Description
4th of July Funfetti Cupcakes are a delightful celebration treat that brings joy to any gathering. Bursting with vibrant sprinkles and topped with luscious buttercream frosting, these fluffy vanilla cupcakes are perfect for Independence Day festivities or any occasion that calls for a sweet pick-me-up. Easy to make and utterly delicious, they evoke nostalgia for carefree childhood parties filled with laughter and cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
- Buttercream frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined. Fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg