Description
These Confetti Sprinkle Cupcakes are a fun and vibrant treat perfect for any celebration. Bursting with colorful rainbow sprinkles inside and topped with rich vanilla buttercream, these cupcakes are sure to bring joy to any party. Easy to make and delightful to eat, they’re a crowd-pleaser for birthdays, holidays, or just because!
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
½ cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Cool cupcakes on a wire rack. Frost with vanilla buttercream and top with additional sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes tender.
Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 390 kcal