🎉 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!
🧁 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.
🎂 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)
🍰 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.
🎉 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.
🧁 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.
📌 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!
🌟 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.
📷 Share the Fun!
Tried this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @MonzoorsKitchen and show off your colorful creations! 🎉
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