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Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes

Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes

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These Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes are tender, fluffy and easy to make! They’re full of sprinkles and topped with buttercream frosting for a delicious cupcake!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 3 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (163g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, divided
  • 6 tbsp (84g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (155g) sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (150ml) milk
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles (jimmies recommended)
  • For Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 24 tbsp water or heavy cream
  • Pinch or two salt
  • Sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. Separate egg whites and yolks; set whites aside.
  4. Cream butter, sugar, oil, and vanilla until light and fluffy (~3 minutes).
  5. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing after each. Scrape sides as needed.
  6. Add 1/3 dry ingredients, then half milk; repeat until fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Whip egg whites to soft peaks; fold half into batter, then fold in remaining whites and sprinkles.
  8. Fill liners 3/4 full and bake 15-18 minutes. Cool on a rack.
  9. For frosting: beat butter until smooth, add half sugar, then vanilla and 1-2 tbsp water/cream, mix. Add remaining sugar, adjust consistency, and salt to taste. Pipe frosting and add sprinkles.

Notes

  • Try substituting 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for unique cake flavor.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian