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Confetti Cupcakes

If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate someone special, make these Confetti Cupcakes. Easy to make and topped with homemade frosting.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 413 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and fill 2 cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, add sugar and continue beating for about 30 seconds until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add oil and vanilla extract, beat until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Beat until well combined, batter will be thin.
  7. Use a spatula to gently mix in the rainbow sprinkles.  Be careful not to over mix.
  8. Divide the batter into cupcake liners.  Fill them approximately 2/3 of the way full.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool completely on wire racks.
For the Frosting:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until its creamy, light and fluffy.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.