Description
Delightfully easy Funfetti Birthday Cupcakes recipe perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
- 1 cup salted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat 1/2 cup salted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- Add 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix on a low speed until smooth. Gradually add 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in 1/2 cup sprinkles. Stir just until evenly distributed to avoid color bleeding.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about halfway full. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from muffin tin and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- To make frosting, beat softened butter with vanilla extract and 2 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly add in remainder of powdered sugar and use milk to thin as needed. Transfer to a piping bag to frost. Decorate with additional sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for better mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Use a piping bag for a neat frosting application.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg