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Funfetti Cupcakes

Published September 5, 2021 Last Modified May 10, 2023 By GreedyEats

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Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe perfect as Birthday Cupcakes swirled with creamy Vanilla Frosting and jam packed with Rainbow sprinkles! 

Try my Easy One Layer Vanilla Cake Next. You will fall in love with the piped decorations there! Find all my Cupcakes Recipes right this way.

Fluffy Funfetti Cupcakes topped with swirls of Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and rainbow sprinkles.

Taste and Texture:

  • Super moist, light and fluffy cupcakes
  • Oh-so-buttery and tender crumb
  • Filled with sprinkles and piled high with vanilla frosting
  • Slight Crunch from the sprinkles topped on the frosting

Soft, moist and fluffy Birthday Cupcake recipe with creamy Vanilla Frosting.

Cupcakes Ingredients:

You will only need few simple ingredients to create these cupcakes. Always remember to take butter, sour cream and eggs out of refrigerator at least half an hour before you want to make these.

I can't stress this step enough. This is probably the most crucial step to any baking recipe success.

Room temperature ingredients combine better to create a uniform batter. Which as a result produces wonderful bakes, every single time!

Ingredients like butter, sugar, flour, eggs and sour cream to make confetti cupcakes.

  • Butter: I always prefer to use unsalted butter in my recipes. If you choose to add salted butter, skip salt from the ingredients.
  • Sour Cream: Full fat cream will work the best. Substitute it with full fat yogurt if sour cream isn't available at your end.
  • Baking Powder: Baking powder will leaven your cupcakes. Make sure to use fresh one for that perfect lift.
  • Eggs: Room temperature eggs please! To bring eggs at room temperature quickly, put them in hot water for a few minutes. Pan dry with a clean towel and break into your bowl.
  • Butter Extract: I know we are adding butter to the batter already. Then why butter extract you'd ask? Because, butter extract lends that extra rich and yum flavor.
    It's of course optional, but try nor to skip it!
  • Milk: I forgot to mention milk in my ingredients shot, oops! But we are adding ¾ cup of milk to make a perfect batter.

Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe made with sour cream, topped with Vanilla Buttercream kept on cake stand.

How to make funfetti cupcakes:

Step by step process to make Funfetti Cupcakes and pouring them in a cupcake liners lined pan.

  1. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add and mix in vanilla.
  3. Add sour cream and beat lightly to combine.
  4. Now alternate milk and dry ingredients till the dry ingredients are utilized completely. Take care not to overmix.
  5. Fold in sprinkles. Pour batter in cupcake liners lined pan and bake till done.

Fresh baked Confetti Cupcakes cooling down on a wire rack.

What kind of sprinkles should you add to cupcake batter?

As much as we all love almost all rainbow sprinkles, they don't behave just the same when mixed into batters and frosting.

Always make sure to select the right kind of sprinkles to avoid them from bleeding in the batter.

You can use jimmies (slightly oblong-shaped sprinks) to the cake batter. Confetti sprinkles, also know as sequin/quin sprinkles can also be used in the batter.

Do not opt for non-pareil sprinkles. Since they will bleed out in the batter. You can use them for decorating though, since they are undoubtedly the cutest!

How to make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

Silky, creamy and smooth Vanilla Buttercream Frosting in a mixing bowl.

  • In a stand mixer fixed with whipping attachment, beat butter for a minute on medium high speed.
  • Now add and beat in sugar, vanilla and ¼ cup of whipping cream and beat on low for about a minute. Then increase the speed to medium high and continue to beat for another 3-4 minutes.
  • If you find your vanilla buttercream to be too thick, add a little more whipping cream.
  • Frost and pipe as desired on cool cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles.

Pro tip: Always use heavy whipping cream for that creamy rich buttercream consistency.

Funfetti Cupcake topped with Vanilla Buttercream and rainbow sprinkles on a black plate.

Will sprinkles bleed into buttercream?

Yes, some kind of sprinkles can bleed into buttercream. Use jimmies and not non-pareils (those tiny little balls that we all love). As non pareils have a tendency to bleed out!

Tips for recipe success:

Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes topped with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting kept on a white board.

  • Keep every ingredient at room temperature before preparing the batter. Specially, eggs, butter and sour cream. To quickly bring your sour cream to room temperature, you can microwave it for a few seconds. Make sure you don't heat it too much though.
  • Always reach out for full fat sour cream to make your cupcakes. It produces the best taste and texture. If you don't have sour cream on hand, you may replace it with full fat yogurt.
  • Do not overmix your batter and measure all the ingredients using a weighing scale for light and soft cupcakes.
  • Add pure vanilla extract/vanilla beans to your batter. Imitation kind just cannot cut it.

More Birthday Desserts you need to try:

Moist Chocolate Cake

Homemade Brownies

Vanilla Cake Pops

Cupcake Cones Recipe

Confetti Cupcake with Creamy Vanilla Buttercream kept on a white board.

What flavors go well with funfetti?

I'd say Chocolate, Cream Cheese, strawberry, coconut and even lemon goes well with Funfetti. You may try these flavors as frostings to decorate your cupcakes.

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Recipe

Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe

Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe perfect as Birthday Cupcakes swirled with creamy Vanilla Frosting and jam packed with colorful sprinkles! 
4.94 from 15 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
US Customary - Metric
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Servings 12 Cupcakes
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Neha

Equipment

  • Hand/stand Mixer
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Cupcake Liners

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup (½ stick) Unsalted Butter (Softened to room temperature)
  • 1 Cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs (at room temperature)
  • ¼ Cup Sour Cream (Full fat, at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Butter Extract (see Notes)
  • ¾ Cup Milk (at room temperature)
  • 2 Cup All purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ Cup Rainbow sprinkles (use jimmies, not non-pareils)

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter (Softened to room temperature)
  • 4-5 Cups Confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ Cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • A pinch of Salt
  • ¼ Cup Sprinkles of choice for topping
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and cream it for a minute using a hand/stand mixer. Add and beat in granulated sugar for about 3-4 minutes. Mixture will look very light and fluffy. Add in eggs, one at a time and beat in just until combined. Mix in vanilla, butter extract and sour cream.
  • Now alternately add sifted dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking powder) with milk and beat in just until everything is incorporated well. Fold in sprinkles and divide the batter among prepared cupcake liners.
  • Bake them for about 20-25 minutes or just until they pass toothpick test and are springy to touch in the center.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cook down completely before frosting them. Cool them down in fridge/freezer when in a rush!

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, salt and vanilla extract with the mixer running on low. Now Increase to high speed and beat for 1-2 minutes. Or until the frosting gets thick and creamy.

Notes

Storing Information:
Leftover cupcakes will stay good covered tightly in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Frosted or unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen up to 2-3 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter top before frosting.
Tips to make perfect cupcakes:
Sour Cream: I strongly recommend using full fat for best taste and texture. full fat plain yogurt would work too, but the cupcakes may not be as light.
Sprinkles: Avoid using nonpareils (the tiny little balls) as they bleed color in the batter. I used Rainbow jimmies Sprinkles in the batter.
Butter Extract: Butter extract gives these cupcakes an unbeatable flavor. If you don't have it on hand, ½ teaspoon almond extract can be used in its place. Or you can add 2 tsps of vanilla extract and skip butter extract entirely.
Do not overmix your batter and measure all the ingredients using a weighing scale for light and soft cupcakes. 
Add pure vanilla extract/vanilla beans to your batter, not that imitation kind. That's where all the good flavor lies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cupcake | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 63mg | Sugar: 52g
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Comments

  1. Dannii

    May 12, 2023 at 3:05 am

    5 stars
    These are so cute. My kids had so much fun making them.

    Reply
  2. Amanda

    May 12, 2023 at 2:57 am

    5 stars
    Such fun and so pretty for parties. My kids really loved these.

    Reply
  3. Ieva

    May 12, 2023 at 1:47 am

    5 stars
    What a great recipe! I made these for my niece's birthday and she was so impressed with them, she wanted me to take numerous photos of her holding the cupcakes 😀 Not to mention they were delicious!

    Reply
  4. Elisa

    May 11, 2023 at 11:26 pm

    5 stars
    Love this fun recipe of funfetti cupcakes, will make them for my kids. They look yummy. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  5. Cynthia

    May 11, 2023 at 11:03 pm

    5 stars
    So festive and fun! they were a hit at a graduation party last weekend!

    Reply
  6. Grasyah [Of Coffee and Crackers]

    September 11, 2021 at 10:19 pm

    you took great photos of the cup cakes! and they sure do look yummy!! 🙂 thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  7. Ivan M. Jose

    September 06, 2021 at 9:25 pm

    5 stars
    Those cupcakes look so colorful and attractive. Kids would love to see those at parties.

    Reply
  8. Kelly Bolen

    September 06, 2021 at 9:08 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy! These cupcakes look fabulous! Pinning for later!

    Reply
  9. emman damian

    September 06, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    I want to try this Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes. Everything looks so yummy! So tasty!

    Reply
  10. Elise Ho

    September 06, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    Cupcakes are such a fun treat. I love that kids' parties concentrate more on cupcakes and less on the full-size cake.

    Reply
  11. Olga

    September 06, 2021 at 1:13 pm

    My kids love sprinkles. So I guess it is time for these cupcakes! Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  12. Dominique

    September 06, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    These look absolutely amazing! I love the sprinkles too. I am saving this recipe for future use!

    Reply
  13. knycx journying

    September 06, 2021 at 11:11 am

    4 stars
    Love the colorful treat and it would be a great dish for parties.. or just a home weekend! Thanks for the recipe! - Knycx Journeying

    Reply
  14. Rosey

    September 06, 2021 at 5:42 am

    Funfettin Cupcakes are my son's favorite. He loves that type of cake better than any other...

    Reply
  15. Linda

    September 05, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    wow, love this cupcake recipe.Thanks for sharing recipe with us.

    Reply
  16. Lucy Ivan

    September 05, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, I love cupcakes! I haven't made such until now, but your recipe sounds so tasty. And these photos...are making me so hungry! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply

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