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Judy John

Beginner Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe

These beginner funfetti cupcakes bake with fluffy texture, buttery flavor, and colorful sprinkles throughout. They make easy homemade desserts perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or fun family treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Funfetti Cupcake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour leveled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles jimmies style
Vanilla Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk as needed for texture

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together until evenly combined.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy and creamy with a pale texture.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until the batter becomes silky and fully combined.
  6. Fold sprinkles gently into the batter to prevent color streaks.
  7. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full for even rising and fluffy tops.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes until cupcake tops spring back lightly when touched.
  9. Cool cupcakes completely on a rack before frosting generously.
  10. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy and smooth, then decorate with extra sprinkles.

Notes

For softer cupcakes, avoid overmixing and remove them promptly after baking. Bake slightly longer for firmer texture. Freeze unfrosted cupcakes tightly wrapped for future celebrations. Chill frosting briefly if it softens during decorating. Add chocolate chips, citrus zest, or almond extract for flavor variety. Store frosted cupcakes covered for up to four days.