Confetti Sprinkle Cupcakes
These delightful confetti sprinkle cupcakes bring joy and celebration to any occasion with their colorful appearance and tender, fluffy texture. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or whenever you want to add a touch of fun to your day, these cupcakes feature rainbow sprinkles baked right into the batter for bursts of color in every bite.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Paper liners
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup rainbow sprinkles
- Your favorite vanilla buttercream frosting
- Extra sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on wire rack before frosting.
- Frost with buttercream and decorate with additional sprinkles.
Notes
- Use jimmy sprinkles rather than nonpareils for best results, as they hold their shape and color better during baking.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to guarantee tender cupcakes.