Description
Create a stunning and fun Neon Sprinkle Mess Cake that brings excitement to any birthday celebration. This recipe keeps things simple so you can focus on the fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Neon food coloring gel (various colors)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Neon sprinkles (generous amount)
- Extra neon sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls. Add a different neon food coloring gel to each bowl, stirring gently until the color is uniform.
- Pour the colored batters randomly into the prepared pans, layering the colors to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes cool, make the whipped cream frosting. In a clean bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place the first layer on your serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream frosting over the top.
- Gently press a handful of neon sprinkles into the frosting layer.
- Top with the second cake layer, spread more frosting, and press on more sprinkles. Repeat with the third layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream. Do not worry about making it perfect; embrace the ‘mess’ look.
- Generously cover the entire cake with the remaining neon sprinkles.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra bright colors, you can also gently fold a small handful of neon sprinkles into the whipped cream before frosting.
- If you want a taller cake, you can use three 6-inch pans instead of two 8-inch pans. Adjust baking time as needed.
- This cake tastes best when served cold.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats
- Method: Baking and Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Estimate based on mix
- Sugar: High
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate to High
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: High
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: Moderate