Description
Funfetti cupcakes are a delightful treat that transforms any occasion into a celebration with their vibrant colors and sweet flavors. These fluffy little cakes, adorned with cheerful sprinkles, are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just a simple pick-me-up. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, they are sure to bring smiles and joy with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies or nonpareils)
- Optional: frosting of choice for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time; add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg