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Funfetti Cupcake Recipes

Color-splashed vanilla cupcakes with a tender crumb and fluffy buttercream. Perfect for birthdays, bake sales, or any celebration.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened for batter
  • 0.95 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1.25 tsp vanilla extract for batter
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 0.4 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies) fold-in
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
  • 2.8 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1.25 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream plus more as needed
  • 0.13 tsp fine salt for frosting
  • 0.13 cup rainbow sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla.
  • Add dry mix in thirds, alternating with buttermilk. Mix just until combined.
  • Fold in sprinkles gently to avoid color streaking.
  • Scoop batter into liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake until tops spring back and edges lightly golden, about 18 minutes.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  • For frosting, beat butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in vanilla, cream, and salt. Whip to a silky spreadable consistency.
  • Swirl frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Shower with extra sprinkles.

Notes

Try swapping 1 tsp vanilla in the frosting with 1/2 tsp almond extract for a bakery-style twist. Store cupcakes covered at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate up to 4 days; bring to room temp before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Funfetti Cupcake Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.