Description
Colorful Confetti Cupcakes celebrate childhood memories with playful sprinkle-packed batter and creamy vanilla frosting. Sweet celebrations become delightful when you bake these festive treats that spark joy and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ⅓ cup rainbow sprinkles
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (454 g) powdered sugar
- 2 ¾ tbsps heavy cream or milk
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- Extra sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Prep Station: Position colorful paper liners in a muffin tin and preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Dry Mixture: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, eliminating any potential lumps in a medium bowl.
- Butter Blend: Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light, pale, and silky smooth.
- Egg Integration: Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Batter Formation: Alternately incorporate dry ingredients and milk, gently folding to maintain the batter’s delicate texture. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Sprinkle Distribution: Fold rainbow sprinkles evenly throughout the batter, creating a vibrant, festive appearance.
- Baking Process: Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for golden-brown tops and a clean toothpick test.
- Cooling Technique: Rest cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frosting Preparation: Whip softened butter until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.
- Frosting Finale: Beat mixture on high speed for 2-3 minutes until light, fluffy, and perfectly structured.
- Decorative Touch: Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes, finishing with an additional sprinkle of colorful rainbow sprinkles for a playful presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold ingredients to maintain a tender, light cupcake texture and avoid developing tough gluten strands.
- Temperature Control: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing and consistent baking results.
- Sprinkle Distribution: Fold rainbow sprinkles gently to prevent color bleeding and ensure even spread throughout the batter.
- Frosting Consistency: Whip buttercream on high speed to create a fluffy, stable frosting that pipes beautifully and holds its shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg