How to Make Funfetti Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently, taking care not to overmix.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Suggestions:
Consider using vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting topped with more rainbow sprinkles for a festive touch!