Description

These Simple Funfetti-Style Cupcakes are a quick dessert that turns everyday ingredients into a soft, fluffy, sprinkle-filled treat everyone loves. Perfect for birthday parties, easy dessert tables, fun baking days, and sweet food ideas, this easy recipe delivers classic vanilla flavor with creamy frosting and colorful fun in every bite.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup whole milk

1/4 cup sour cream

1/3 cup rainbow jimmies sprinkles

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tablespoon heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

1 pinch salt

2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles for topping

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

5. Add the dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with the milk and sour cream, mixing just until combined.

6. Fold in the rainbow jimmies gently.

7. Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

8. Bake for 16 to 19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

10. Beat the frosting butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.

11. Frost the cooled cupcakes and top with extra rainbow sprinkles.

Notes

Use room temperature butter, eggs, milk, and sour cream for a smoother batter.

Fold the sprinkles in gently so the colors stay bright and do not streak the batter.

Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting so the swirl stays neat and fluffy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 285
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 105mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 58mg