Dot Cakes Are Taking Over—Here’s a Homemade Version You Can Make in Minutes

The colorful sprinkle-covered dessert taking over TikTok is selling out everywhere.

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Dot Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
11. Decorate with extra rainbow sprinkles if desired before serving.

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