Vanilla Funfetti Cupcakes

by Reese Low
(Demarest, NJ)

Funfetti Cupcakes

These colorful Funfetti Cupcakes are packed with rainbow sprinkles and topped with fluffy homemade buttercream frosting. They are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, bake sales, and anytime you want a cheerful cupcake that kids will love decorating.

Cupcake Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups cane sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 egg yolk
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2/3 cup rainbow sprinkles

Buttercream Frosting Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Optional food coloring
Extra sprinkles for decorating

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two muffin pans with cupcake liners.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter for about 1 minute until smooth.

Add the sugar and vanilla extract. Beat for another minute until light and creamy.

Add the eggs and egg yolk. Beat until fully combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.

Gradually add the milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing slowly between additions. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently.

Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Buttercream Frosting

Beat the softened butter for 3 to 4 minutes until fluffy.

Add powdered sugar and salt. Mix until combined.

Add heavy cream and continue beating for 4 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add food coloring if desired.

Transfer frosting to a piping bag and frost cooled cupcakes. Decorate with additional sprinkles.

Yield: About 24 cupcakes.

Kid Cooking Tip

Kids can help fold in the sprinkles, fill cupcake liners, and decorate the finished cupcakes with colorful toppings.

Variation Ideas

Use holiday-colored sprinkles for Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentine's Day, or birthday parties. Try chocolate buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or colorful frosting swirls.