A Stunning Funfetti Birthday Cake Recipe to Get Any Party Started

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subheading: FOR THE CAKE:

16 tablespoons (226 grams; 2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pans

2 1⁄2cups (357 grams) flour

1 ⁄4cup (35 grams) cornstarch

1 teaspoon (4 grams) kosher salt

2 teaspoons (9 grams) baking powder

1 1⁄2cups (324 grams) granulated sugar

4 large egg whites, at room temperature

1 ⁄4cup neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (see above)

1 ⁄2teaspoon almond extract

3 ⁄4cup whole milk, at room temperature

1 ⁄2cup rainbow sprinkles, plus more for decorating (see above)

subheading: FOR THE FROSTING:

1 pound white chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 pound plus 3 ounces cream cheese, left at room temperature for 30 minutes

12 tablespoons (170 grams; 1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces and left at room temperature for 30 minutes

3 tablespoons (about 1 ounce) sour cream or crème fraîche

3 ⁄4teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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