Description
Make happy memories with these bright and cheerful Rainbow Sprinkle Cupcakes. These simple treats are perfect for any celebration or just because. We keep the steps easy so you can spend more time enjoying them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- For Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2-3 tablespoons milk, extra sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer until just combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with small amounts of milk, until the frosting is light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla.
- Once the cupcakes are totally cool, frost them generously. Top with extra sprinkles.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best cake texture.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour or your cupcakes will be tough.
- Fold the sprinkles in gently right at the end to prevent the color from bleeding into the batter.
- This recipe focuses on simple flavor; feel free to add lemon zest for a brighter taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 40g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 47g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 55mg