Confetti Sprinkle Cupcakes
Indulge in the joy of homemade Confetti Sprinkle Cupcakes, where every mouthful is a delightful explosion of flavor and color. These fluffy vanilla cupcakes, packed with vibrant rainbow sprinkles and topped with creamy frosting, are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll be baking these cheerful delights in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly pressed on top springs back.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Substitute rainbow sprinkles with chocolate chips or nuts for variety. Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or lemon for unique twists. Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.