Funfetti Layered Cake With Cake Batter Ganache

Funfetti Layered Cake Recipe

Sure I’ve done tons of funfetti recipes before & even tons of layered cake recipes, but this one is certainly unique. Topped with a cake batter ganache, this is the ultimate funfetti cake recipe. Speaking of that ganache, if you scour the internet as I do, you’ll notice the only types of ganache recipes out there are for dark, milk, & white chocolate ganache–maybe raspberry or vanilla if you really search for them. While that’s great & all, it just didn’t seem right on a funfetti cake. On a banana & nutella layered cake? Duh but a funfetti cake, not so much. So I present to you: the ORIGINAL cake batter ganache recipe by yours truly.

Birthday Cake Ganache Recipe

This decadent layered cake is sure to be an instant classic. I’m talking layers of funfetti cake held together by creamy vanilla frosting & topped with that cake batter ganache we were talkin’ about. I don’t know about you but I’m drooling just writing this.

Cake Batter Ganache Recipe

So what are you waiting for? Make it for a friend’s birthday or as a fun hump day treat. Made it halfway through the week? You totally deserve this, so treat yo’self! Seriously, this cake is a guaranteed hit, and will have everyone thinking you’re a cake master (no one has to know that it’s actually super easy to make).

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Funfetti Layered Cake With Cake Batter Ganache
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 1 cake
Ingredients
  • for the cakes:
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup funfetti cake mix
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • sprinkles & tons of them!
  • for the frosting:
  • 3 sticks salted butter, softened
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • for the ganache:
  • 6 oz. white chocolate
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup funfetti cake mix, dry
Instructions
  1. In large mixing bowl, combine all cupcake ingredients. Stir to combine.
  2. Spray layered cake pans with baking spray. Fill with even amounts of the cake mixture.
  3. Preheat oven to 345 F. Bake cakes 12-16 minutes or until toothpick is inserted & comes out clean.
  4. Let cakes cool completely.
  5. In separate mixing bowl, combine all frosting ingredients. Stir to combine.
  6. Place first layer of cake on cake stand. Using the offset spatula, layer frosting on top & then place another cake on top of the frosting. Repeat until all cakes have been used.
  7. Use remaining frosting to cover the sides & top of the cake until it is completely covered & smooth.
  8. Place cake in fridge for roughly 2 hours.
  9. In small mixing bowl, place heavy cream. Microwave whipping cream for 2 minutes. Add in chocolate immediately & stir. Slowly, sift in the cake mix. Immediately pour over cake. Serve & enjoy!
Supplies
large mixing bowl
whisk
baking spray
Wilton 5 Layer Cake Pans
toothpicks
medium mixing bowl
mixing spoon
cake stand
offset spatula
small mixing bowl

Funfetti Ganache Recipe

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text: Melanie Nitowsky

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    • Caitlin says

      Aw, thank you so much, Katherine!! Doesn’t need to be a birthday for there to be cake! 😉 xo

  5. says

    Oh my goodness! This cake looks devine! I would love, love, love to eat a slice right now. It looks so girly, pretty, and aboslutely delicious! I need to make this for dessert the next time I have a dinner party!