Description
Delightful confetti cupcakes dance with colorful sprinkles in this festive dessert. Cheerful bakers can easily craft these celebratory treats that bring joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Combine dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until achieving a pale, airy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, then mix in vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gradually add flour mixture and milk to the butter blend, alternating between the two and ensuring a smooth, even texture.
- Delicately fold colorful sprinkles into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Carefully portion the batter into cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before applying frosting.
Notes
- Prevent sprinkles from bleeding by tossing them in a little flour before folding into the batter, ensuring a vibrant and colorful cupcake without color streaks.
- Opt for gel food coloring instead of liquid for more intense colors without altering the batter’s consistency, creating a more visually appealing treat.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same soft and tender texture of the original recipe.
- Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack to prevent condensation and soggy bottoms, ensuring a perfectly light and fluffy final texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg