Perfect Birthday Funfetti Cake

65 min
Soffritto, also called a mirepoix, is a classic base of finely chopped onion, carrot and celery that is the starting point of so many recipes. These days, you don’t need superb knife skills as you can buy it pre-chopped from the supermarket.

Recipe by Donal Skehan · From the series Super Food In Minutes · Photography © Appetite Media
Published 13 July 2026 · Updated 15 July 2026
Figures from the show's kitchen.
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