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one funfetti cupcake with vanilla buttercream.
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5 from 2 votes

Funfetti Cupcakes

Put a little burst of color in your dessert with these Funfetti Cupcakes! They’re full of bright little spots of color, wrapped in a decadent and classic vanilla cake. Topped with a creamy and rich buttercream frosting.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 864kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, sift the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and set aside.
  • In a large separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, set aside.
  • In a standing mixer, mix the butter and sugar until well combined.
  • Add the flour mixture and the wet ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until well incorporated.
  • Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
  • Using an ice-cream scoop, scoop the batter evenly into your muffin tin and bake for 16-18 minutes.
  • To make the frosting, mix the butter for about 2 minutes or until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and mix on medium-high speed for about 3-4 minutes or until nice and fluffy. 
Use a piping bag or offset spatula to frost the cooled cupcakes and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 864kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 94g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg