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Confetti Cupcakes Recipe

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These fun and colorful confetti cupcakes are perfect for birthdays and celebrations. Moist vanilla cupcakes are loaded with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting. The light and fluffy texture combined with the bursts of sprinkles makes them a delightful and festive treat for any occasion. Easy to make and sure to bring joy!

Ingredients

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  • Cupcakes:
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
  • Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • 2-3 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until fully combined.
  5. Gently fold in the sprinkles.
  6. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
  8. For the frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes and top with extra sprinkles for decoration.

Notes

  • Use "jimmies" type sprinkles, as nonpareils can bleed into the batter.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • These cupcakes can be made ahead and frozen (unfrosted) for up to 1 month.

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