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Confetti Cupcakes Recipe

Confetti Cupcakes Recipe


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Colorful confetti cupcakes celebrate childhood memories with playful sprinkle-studded batter and creamy vanilla frosting. Sweet treats spark joy for celebration desserts with simple mixing techniques and delightful visual appeal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, then set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until achieving a fluffy, pale texture.
  4. Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, mixing until creating a smooth, uniform batter.
  6. Delicately fold rainbow sprinkles into the batter, ensuring minimal mixing to preserve the batter’s texture.
  7. Distribute batter evenly across cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  10. Whip butter until it becomes creamy and light using an electric mixer.
  11. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, creating a smooth frosting consistency.
  12. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, blending until the frosting reaches a spreadable texture.
  13. Apply frosting generously to cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.
  14. Garnish with additional rainbow sprinkles for a festive, colorful finish.

Notes

  • Select high-quality sprinkles that won’t bleed color into the batter, ensuring a vibrant and clean confetti effect throughout the cupcakes.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent dense, tough cupcakes; gently fold ingredients until just combined for a light, tender texture.
  • Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter to create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that rises consistently during baking.
  • For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cupcakes’ soft and fluffy consistency.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 219 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 124 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 42 mg