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Homemade Funfetti Bundt Cake Meet REALTOR® Michele Henderson

Sotheby’s International Realty
BY KATHRYN DONANGELO, LAS PALMAS

Funfetti Bundt Cake, aka Birthday Bundt Cake, is such a happy
cake because it’s filled with bright colors and perfect for any She’s built her business on integrity,
occasion (especially birthdays or Mother’s Day). You can ditch one satisfied client at a time!
boxed funfetti cake mix and easily make this nostalgic cake from
scratch—you’ll be so glad you did! BY BETH MCCABE

INGREDIENTS “I love the challenge of real estate,” says REALTOR® Michele
Funfetti Cake Henderson with Sotheby’s International Realty in Carmel
• 3 cups all-purpose flour Valley. She loves being a “matchmaker,” matching people with
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder their dream homes. Best of all, it gives her a lot of joy.
• 1 teaspoon baking soda “It’s fun to help first-time homebuyers purchase their
• 1 cup salted butter softened at room temperature first home,” she smiles. Since she got her real estate license
• 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened at room temperature in 2005, she has helped countless clients. “I put people’s
• 2 cups granulated sugar interests first.”
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste People choose Michele because of her integrity. “I’m going
• 1 teaspoon almond extract to guide you by my knowledge and experience,” she shares.
• 5 large whole eggs at room temperature She has a track record of success, starting with her years
• 1/2 cup whole milk at room temperature of service in the Navy, which taught her core values such as
• 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil integrity and work ethic. “Being in the military taught me to do
• 1/3 cup rainbow jimmies sprinkles plus more to sprinkle on top what is right when no one is looking,” she comments.
When not helping her clients, Michele trechargesthrough
Frosting journaling, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and weightlifting.
• 1/4 cup salted butter at room temperature
• 2 cups powdered sugar For all of your real estate needs,
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract contact Michele at 831-277-9022.
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract She would be delighted to make
• 2-4 tablespoons milk more if needed your real estate dreams come true!

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE FUNFETTI CAKE
1. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and baking
soda together until well combined. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment Your Trusted Local Nursery
or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and
cream cheese together at medium speed until smooth and creamy,
for about 1 minute.
3. Gradually add in the sugar, then increase the speed to medium- To make the frosting
high and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. 8. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Add the
Beat in the vanilla and almond extract. powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat together
4. Reduce the speed to medium-low, then add in the eggs, one at a until combined.
time, beating well after each addition, and scraping down the sides 9. Add in the milk and beat together for a minute or until
of the bowl as needed. Beat in the milk and oil. creamy and smooth.
5. Reduce the speed to low and add in the flour mixture, mixing 10. If the frosting seems too thin, add more powdered sugar; if Founded in 1952
just until combined. Finally, fold in the sprinkles. it’s too thick, add more milk. Transfer the cake to a serving plate, Local, 3rd-Generation Owner
6. Generously grease a bundt pan and pour the batter into the spread the frosting over the cooled cake, and top with more
prepared pan. rainbow sprinkles of choice. Satisfaction Guaranteed
7. Bake at 325° for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the cake is golden Located on
brown AND a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes Kathryn is our resident foodie. She lives in Las
out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan, set on a wire rack, Palmas with her husband and two young daughters. 30 Hitchcock Road, Salinas, CA We have all the plants and
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