Birthday Funfetti Cupcakes are loaded with sprinkles for the perfect festive dessert! You'll love these delicious homemade sprinkles cupcakes for all kinds of occasions, from family birthdays to big celebrations.
1tablespooncake batter flavorcan substitute 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract if you'd like
1 ½cupsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
pinch of kosher salt
⅓cupmilk
⅓cup colored non pareilsor colored Jimmie sprinkles, plus additional for decorating.
Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting
1cupunsalted butterroom temperature
2 ½cupspowdered sugar
1tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1tablespoonmilkif needed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F, and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and the pinch of salt.
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating completely after each addition. Add cake batter flavoring and mix well.
Add half of the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Slowly pour in the milk while mixing on low. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, and add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the ⅓ cup of non pareils. Evenly distribute the batter between the 12 muffin cups.
Bake for 18-20 minutes. After cooling a few minutes in the pan, transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
With a mixer, cream the butter in a medium bowl until light and creamy.
Slowly add the sugar while mixing on low. After thoroughly combined, slowly increase speed to medium and add the vanilla. Beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the sides and bottom of bowl as needed.
If the desired consistency is too thick, add the tablespoon of milk, but by doing so 1 teaspoon at a time because you may not need the entire amount. If frosting is too thin, gradually add more powdered sugar until you've reached your desired thickness.
Frost cupcakes and top with additional sprinkles or non pareils.
Notes
Note when using the pure vanilla extract, the cupcakes will be a bit whiter in color. If using the cake batter flavoring, they will be yellow as pictured because of the extract coloring. Also, know that when you add the non-pareils and mix them in that they will most likely streak the batter. If you prefer this not to happen you can substitute the non-pareils for colored sprinkles.