Description
Soft vanilla cupcakes filled with colorful sprinkles and baked until fluffy, finished with creamy frosting for a cheerful homemade treat that feels like a celebration in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles carefully to avoid color bleeding.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared liners, filling each about two thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the cupcakes light.
- High quality sprinkles help prevent color bleeding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: funfetti cupcakes, sprinkle cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes, homemade cupcakes