Everyone loves Funfetti, but is it really the best confetti cake mix? We did a taste test to find the sprinkle cake mixes worth buying.
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Birthday parties with confetti cakes are just better parties, aren’t they? These colorful cakes can be made from scratch using a top-rated confetti cake recipe, stirred up with tips from a pastry diva like Christina Tosi or even come right out of a box. If the latter is more your style, we get it!
There’s something so satisfying about a cake mix cake, particularly one made with Funfetti cake mix. But even though that name is synonymous with sprinkle-smattered cakes, we had to know if Pillsbury Funfetti really is the best. Enter our Test Kitchen team ready to do a taste test.
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Going into this test, we wanted to know if Funfetti, the original confetti cake, would really be a top contender. And like Nutella in our chocolate hazelnut spread test, Pillsbury Funfetti maintained its rightful spot as the queen of the category.
What sets Funfetti apart from other confetti cake cakes is, well, the confetti. “These slices are packed with colorful confetti explosions—bigger and bolder than other brands,” says Taste of Home executive culinary director Sarah Farmer.
Taking a bite of this cake, our testers agreed that it delivers all the nostalgic flavors you’d expect. Funfetti has big vanilla flavor and is incredibly moist, with a texture suitable for frosting. All the better for creative birthday cake decorating ideas.
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These days, we’re all looking to save money while grocery shopping. Sometimes that means opting for store brands over big names. Know, though, that when you pick up a box of Walmart’s Great Value Confetti Cake Mix, you won’t be sacrificing any flavor while you save (this cake mix is just $0.98 a box!).
First, let’s talk about how stunning this cake is to look at. “It’s the brightest, whitest cake with the most colorful confetti specks,” Sarah says. Vivid color is one of the most important parts of a confetti cake.
This cake also has a standout flavor. It’s sweet, “as desired and expected,” says Sarah. The texture is also satisfying: light and moist.
Cake expert Mark Neufang in our Test Kitchen says: “This one is lovely and would stand out at any kids—or adults!—birthday celebration.”
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Gluten-free bakers, you don’t have to give up the convenience and cheer that comes with a boxed confetti cake mix. For a delicious sprinkle-studded cake, pick up a box of King Arthur Baking Company Gluten-Free Confetti Cake Mix.
This packaged cake mix produces a sweet, moist cake with a delicious yellow cake flavor. It’s easy to slice and holds together well while you frost. The confetti bits in this cake are pastel, so if you want to amp up the color, just toss in a tablespoon or two of traditional jimmies.
King Arthur gaining a top spot in this test wasn’t much of a shock to our team. The brand makes other Test Kitchen-Preferred products including gluten-free chocolate cake mix, pancake mix and cornbread mix.
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