Confetti Cupcakes
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Confetti Cupcakes
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If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate someone special, make these Confetti Cupcakes. Easy to make and topped with homemade frosting.
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs room temperature room temperature
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 1/2 cup Rainbow sprinkles
For the Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Rainbow sprinkles
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Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and fill 2 cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, add sugar and continue beating for about 30 seconds until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add oil and vanilla extract, beat until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk.
- Beat until well combined, batter will be thin.
- Use a spatula to gently mix in the rainbow sprinkles. Be careful not to over mix.
- Divide the batter into cupcake liners. Fill them approximately 2/3 of the way full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
For the Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until its creamy, light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix the powdered sugar into the butter mixture 1/2 cup at a time. Make sure that the powdered sugar is completely mixed in before adding more.
- Turn the mixer speed to low and add in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute until the frosting is a good consistency.
- Pour the frosting in a decorator’s bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the frosting onto each of the cupcakes and top with more rainbow sprinkles.
- Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
438IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 438IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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