This Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Confetti Cake is moist, tender, and incredibly easy to make! This homemade version takes just like the bakery-style cake at a fraction of the cost and it's made right in your kitchen!
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What makes this recipe irresistible
Next time you are craving a sweet treat, there's no need to get dressed and head to your local bakery. This recipe is easy to follow, tastes excellent, and can save you a trip and some money! It's an excellent choice for any celebration or just as a special dessert to enjoy at home.
What you’ll need: ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- White or yellow cake mix - I do not recommend using a funfetti cake mix as the sprinkles flavor often seems off.
- Instant vanilla pudding mix - make sure you get instant pudding.
- Evaporated milk makes this extra rich, though you can certainly use whole milk.
- pure vanilla extract
- rainbow sprinkles jimmies
Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Confetti Cake
Equipment
- bundt cake pan 10 cup
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce white cake mix
- 3.4 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles jimmies, not nonpareils
- For the Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan. I use nonstick cooking spray and then thoroughly flour all the little nooks and crannies.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time. Beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles with a spatula, being careful not to overmix (this helps prevent color bleeding).
- Spoon the batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a thick but pipeable consistency.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag with a large round tip (or use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped). Pipe thick ribbons of frosting from the top of the cake down the sides to mimic the signature nothing bundt cake look.
- Slice and enjoy your soft, moist confetti cake—just like the famous bakery version!
Notes
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Creative variations to try
You can jazz up the cake by stirring in white chocolate chips (about ½ cup) for a creamy surprise in every bite!
If you prefer the cake batter to be white, rather than yellow seperate the eggs and use only the egg whites. Save the yolks for another recipe.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
Confetti bundt cake is a delightful vanilla-flavored cake with fun bursts of colorful sprinkles scattered throughout the batter.
The secret to this simple dessert is the addition of sour cream. It adds moisture and fat to the batter, resulting in a soft and moist cake.
Yes, they are essentially the same! Both terms refer to cakes or desserts that include colorful sprinkles in the batter, creating a festive and cheerful look when baked. "Funfetti" is often a trademarked name, while "confetti" is a more general term.
Deb’s top tips
This cake is best made at least a day ahead. This allows the moisture to develop fully, giving you a soft and fluffy cake! So, I highly recommend making it 24 hours in advance.
- Overmixing can make your cake dense instead of light and fluffy. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a non-stick spray that contains flour or grease and flour your pan to ensure the cake slides out easily after baking.
More recipes you’ll love
Bundt cakes are always a crowd favorite, and you can never go wrong with making one for special occasions. Some of my favorite bundt cake recipes are this Cake Mix Lemon Bundt Cake, Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake, and this Churro Bundt Cake recipe.
Have you ever tried a cake at Nothing Bundt Cake? If so, what kind is your favorite flavor? It's such a hard choice for me!
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