Description
Funfetti cupcakes are a vibrant, fun twist on the classic vanilla cupcake. These light and airy treats are bursting with rainbow sprinkles, giving them a fun, festive appearance and a delightful surprise in every bite. The funfetti concept originates from the classic sprinkle-filled cake, which is often associated with birthdays, celebrations, and joy. The sprinkles in the batter give the cupcakes a unique burst of color and texture, while the fluffy vanilla cake base pairs perfectly with sweet buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup warm water
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- Extra sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Prep the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk water, sour cream, oil, egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Combine: Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined. Fold in sprinkles gently.
- Bake: Fill liners ¾ full. Bake for 20–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar and cream. Beat until fluffy.
- Decorate: Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Top with sprinkles.
Notes
These colorful Funfetti Cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just when you need a little extra joy in your day. You can switch up the sprinkles for any holiday or theme to make them extra festive!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Funfetti Cake, Rainbow Cupcakes, Colorful Cupcakes, Birthday Cupcakes, Sprinkles Cupcakes