Dot Cake Recipe
This viral dot cake recipe is made with soft vanilla cake, creamy buttercream frosting, and colorful rainbow dot sprinkles layered in cute mason jars.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 batch vanilla cake baked and cooled completely (see notes)
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 Cup butter softened.
- 3-4 Cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
Toppings
- Rainbow Dot Sprinkles
Instructions
- Bake the vanilla cake according to your recipe instructions and allow it to cool completely.
- Make the buttercream frosting by beating the softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla, salt, and milk or cream until fluffy.
- Cut the cooled cake into small circles or crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
- Add a layer of cake to the bottom of each mason jar.
- Pipe or spoon a layer of buttercream frosting over the cake.
- Repeat with another layer of cake and frosting until the jars are filled.
- Finish each jar with a thick layer of buttercream on top.
- Cover the top with rainbow dot sprinkles.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is fully cooled before assembling.
- Add sprinkles right before serving for the brightest look.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Let chilled jars sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- This recipe can be made with vanilla cake, funfetti cake, chocolate cake, or cupcakes.