Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes are soft, buttery, and packed with colorful sprinkles in every bite! With a light, fluffy texture and a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting, they’re perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because.

✔ Soft & Fluffy Texture: Moist vanilla cupcakes with the perfect crumb.
✔ Packed with Sprinkles: Bright and fun for any occasion!
✔ Easy to Make: A simple one-bowl recipe that’s great for beginners.
✔ Pairs with Any Frosting: Classic vanilla, chocolate, or cream cheese frosting works beautifully.

Ingredients

For 12 cupcakes, you’ll need:

For the Funfetti Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup milk
½ cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies, not nonpareils)

For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Extra sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2: Make the Cupcake Batter

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add Eggs & Vanilla: Mix in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined.
Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles, being careful not to overmix.

Step 3: Bake the Cupcakes

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Step 4: Make the Buttercream Frosting

In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
Mix in vanilla extract and milk/heavy cream, beating until light and fluffy.

Step 5: Decorate the Cupcakes

Pipe or spread the frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
Top with extra sprinkles for a fun, festive finish!

Nutrition Information (Per Cupcake with Frosting)

(Approximate values based on ingredients used.)

Calories: 320
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 14g
Sugar: 32g

Tips & Tricks for the Best Funfetti Cupcakes

✔ Use Jimmies, Not Nonpareils: Jimmie-style sprinkles won’t bleed into the batter. Avoid nonpareils, as they dissolve.
✔ Room Temperature Ingredients: Helps create a smooth batter for the fluffiest cupcakes.
✔ Don’t Overmix the Batter: Stir just until combined for a light and tender texture.
✔ For Extra Flavor: Add ½ teaspoon almond extract for a bakery-style cupcake flavor.
✔ Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.