Viral Funfetti Dot Cake Jars
Skip the lines in New York City and make the internet's favorite treat right at home! Perfect for birthday parties or a fun weekend project, these Funfetti dot cake jars feature sheets of moist, vanilla-infused cake stamped into rounds, layered inside glass jars with a cloud of whipped buttercream, and finished with the iconic, heavy-handed blanket of crunchy sprinkles.
Servings: 8 Cake Jars
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box Funfetti cake mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1 container 16 ounces vanilla frosting
- 1 2 tablespoons milk
For Decorating
- Rainbow jimmies sprinkles
- Rainbow nonpareils sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x18-inch sheet pan or jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the Funfetti cake mix, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix with a hand or stand mixer until smooth. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the cake springs back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before assembling.
- Place the vanilla frosting in a mixing bowl. Add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and whip until light, fluffy, and easy to pipe.
- Using one of the jars, cut circles from the cooled cake. Place one cake round into the bottom of each jar.
- Pipe or spread a layer of vanilla frosting over the cake. Sprinkle a small handful of rainbow jimmies over the frosting layer. Add a second cake round.
- Pipe a final layer of vanilla frosting on top and smooth gently. Decorate with colorful frosting dots across the surface.
- Finish with a light sprinkle of rainbow nonpareils for extra color and sparkle. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.