Birthday Cake Funfetti Cupcakes

Birthday Cake Funfetti Cupcakes topped with delicious vanilla buttercream frosting and lots of sprinkles!  

Funfetti cupcakes, or how we usually call them Birthday Cake Cupcakes, are made with lots of sprinkles that are used in the batter and as decoration. Famous for its fun look, these mini cakes are becoming more popular on the internet.

How to make Birthday Cake Funfetti Cupcakes

The base for the cupcakes is very similar to my Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel and Red Velvet Cupcakes.

I like to use buttermilk for its moist and soft texture.

The recipe for these Funfetti Cupcakes is really easy!

One important thing to note, it’s always better to use room temperature butter, eggs, and buttermilk. I like to keep them on a kitchen counter for about an hour before starting baking.

Preheat your oven to 350°F, line a muffin pan with muffin paper cups and set it aside.

In a mixing bowl, mix all your dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix it and set aside.

To mix the wet ingredients, I like to use a stand mixer or a hand mixer. Though, you can always use a whisk and a spatula and get the same results.

If you are using a stand mixer, use a paddle attachment and beat butter and granulated sugar for about 5 minutes. It should be very light in color and fluffy.

Then add eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk and mix it again until it’s all well incorporated and a smooth consistency.

To mix the dry ingredients, I like to use a spatula. That way you won’t overmix the batter while keeping it airy. So, add the dry ingredients to the mixture, and using a spatula, fold it in.

Add the sprinkles to the batter and fold them in just until evenly combined.

Divide the mixture between 12 muffin cups and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. The edges of the cupcakes should be slightly golden in color.

When done, take them out of the oven and let them seat in the muffin tin for 5-10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool off completely.

How to make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

This is the best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting ever! It is very light and airy and creamy!

All you need is to beat butter and powdered sugar really well.

If you are using a stand mixture, use a paddle attachment.

Start on a slow speed just to incorporate the sugar with the butter. Then increase the speed to high and beat for about 5-7 minutes. It should become very light and airy.

Then add vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat it again for about 3-5 minutes until you get the right consistency.

To decorate the cupcakes, scoop the buttercream frosting into a piping bag with 1 mm open star piping tip and pipe it over the cupcakes.

Decorate with additional sprinkles.

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Birthday Cake Funfetti Cupcakes

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

Birthday Cake Funfetti Cupcakes topped with delicious vanilla buttercream frosting and lots of sprinkles!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: funfetti cupcakes

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

Ingredients for Birthday Cake Funfetti Cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 1/3 cup sprinkles

Ingredients for Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 1/2 cups unslated butter, room temperature
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

How to make Birthday Cake Funfetti Cupcakes:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F, line a muffin pan with paper muffin cups and set aside.

2. Mix your dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt) in a mixing bowl and set aside.

3. In a standing mixer, using a paddle attachment, beat together butter and granulated sugar for about 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.

4. When ready, add eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix well until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

5. Add dry ingredients, and using a spatula, fold it in.

6. Add sprinkles and fold it in until evenly distributed.

7. Divide the mixture between 12 muffin cups and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.

How to make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

1. In a standing mixer, using a paddle attachment, beat together unsalted butter and powdered sugar on high speed for 5-7 minutes until light and airy.

2. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream and beat again for 3-5 minutes until the right consistency.

3. To decorate the cupcakes, scoop the buttercream frosting into a piping bag with 1 mm open star piping tip and pipe it over the cupcakes.

4. Decorate with additional sprinkles.

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