Description
Bright and fun confetti cupcakes perfect for celebrations. Soft, moist, and topped with creamy vanilla frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp whole milk (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Extra rainbow sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat in softened butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add eggs one at a time, then milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Top with extra sprinkles.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting colors.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For dairy-free, substitute milk with almond milk and butter with margarine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: confetti cupcakes, celebration dessert, vanilla cupcakes, party cupcakes, homemade cupcakes