Description
Deliciously fluffy and colorful Funfetti-style cupcakes, perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sour cream until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry mixture. Stir gently after each addition.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles using a spatula.
- Divide batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with vanilla buttercream and decorate with extra sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Feel free to vary the type of sprinkles used based on occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg