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Hi Bold Bakers!

WHAT YOU GET: Colorful, cheerful vanilla-flavored funfetti frosting that’s full of rainbow sprinkles and extremely easy to make.

Bring the party to any cake with your very own homemade Funfetti Frosting! Nothing says a festive “Happy Birthday” better than the iconic rainbow-sprinkled frosting — and this delicious vanilla-flavored icing is way better than storebought.

Kids love Funfetti Frosting, but every time I make it, I’m surprised how much the adults do too. There’s something so nostalgic about the beautiful mix of colors in delicious vanilla frosting that brings out the kid in everyone.

The pros of opting to make homemade frosting versus storebought? You know precisely what you’re putting in, you can really taste the butter, sugar, and vanilla, you can adjust the sweetness to your liking, and you can dump in the whole bottle of sprinkles if you want. It’s up to you!

What Type Of Frosting Is Funfetti Frosting?

My homemade Funfetti frosting is a vanilla buttercream frosting with sprinkles swirled throughout. This means the main components of this icing are butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.

How To Get Smooth, Fluffy Buttercream

The secret to getting smooth, fluffy, airy buttercream is to take your time. When making buttercream, many people whip their butter for a few minutes and then start to add in their sugar, but it takes time to get a light and airy result. You want to incorporate as much air as possible into the butter, so I suggest whipping your butter for a full 7-8 minutes. After that amount of time, I finally start to add in my sifted powdered sugar, one spoonful at a time.

How To Get The Perfect Buttercream Texture

The texture is just as important as taste, in my opinion. If the buttercream is too runny, it won’t stay on your cake or cupcakes — but if it’s too thick, it’s also a really unpleasant experience, both decorating and eating.

If your Funfetti buttercream is too thin, try adding more sifted powdered sugar, about 3 tablespoons at a time.

If your buttercream is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency. It won’t take much milk to fix the issue!

Can You Freeze Funfetti Frosting?

Yes! You can keep Funfetti frosting in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Be sure to bring it to room temperature and re-whisk it before using.

What You Need To Make Funfetti Frosting

Measuring cups and spoons
Stand mixer or hand mixer
Mixing bowls

Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Funfetti Buttercream Frosting

Be sure to whip the butter for the full 7-8 minutes to thoroughly aerate this frosting and give it its fluffy texture!
Don’t forget to sift the powdered sugar to prevent any unwanted lumps.
Make sure to switch the mixer to low speed before adding the powdered sugar, or it will make a big mess of your kitchen!
You can pipe this frosting but use a large pastry tip. Otherwise, the sprinkles may clog the opening.
This frosting is perfect for my Vanilla Cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcakes, Funfetti Birthday Cake, and Best-Ever Vanilla Birthday Cake.

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