๐ Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe – Easy, Moist & Perfect for Any Celebration!
Easy Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe | Moist & Colorful Party Treats
Try this homemade funfetti cupcakes recipe—soft, fluffy, and bursting with colorful sprinkles! Perfect for birthdays, parties, and celebrations. Ready in under 30 minutes!
๐ง Why You’ll Love These Funfetti Cupcakes
Funfetti cupcakes are the ultimate party treat—light, moist, colorful, and fun to eat! Made with simple pantry ingredients and loaded with rainbow sprinkles, they’re a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether it’s a birthday party or just a treat-yourself day, these cupcakes bring instant joy.
๐ Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies-type, not nonpareils)
๐ฐ Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs & vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet & dry: Add the flour mixture in two parts, alternating with the sour cream and milk. Mix until just combined.
- Add sprinkles: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Fill liners: Spoon the batter evenly into cupcake liners, about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & frost: Let cool completely before frosting with your favorite vanilla buttercream.
๐ Tips for Perfect Funfetti Cupcakes
- Use jimmies-style sprinkles to avoid color bleeding.
- Don’t overmix the batter after adding sprinkles.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
๐ง Optional Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk
Instructions: Beat all ingredients together until smooth and fluffy. Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes.
๐ Make It Your Own
- Swap sprinkles for seasonal colors (Halloween, Christmas, etc.)
- Add almond or lemon extract for a twist in flavor
- Turn them into mini cupcakes for bite-sized fun!
๐ Funfetti Cupcakes FAQs
Can I use a cake mix instead?
Yes, but homemade has better flavor and texture!
Can I freeze funfetti cupcakes?
Absolutely! Freeze unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
How do I prevent the sprinkles from sinking?
Coating sprinkles lightly with flour helps keep them evenly distributed.
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