These Funfetti Cupcakes are soft, moist, and packed with colorful rainbow sprinkles in every bite. Made with butter, oil, sour cream, and vanilla, they have a tender crumb and stay fresh for days. Finished with a swirl of creamy vanilla buttercream frosting, they're perfect for birthdays, parties, and celebrations.
Dry ingredients - In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
190 g All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking powder, ¼ tsp Baking soda, ¼ tsp Salt
Wet ingredients - In the mixing bowl, cream the butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and sour cream. Combine well.
85 g Unsalted butter, 45 ml Vegetable oil, 150 g Granulated sugar, 2 large Eggs, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, 60 g Sour cream
Combine - Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Mix only until combined.
60 ml Whole milk
Sprinkles - Fold in the rainbow jimmies with a spatula.
40 g Rainbow jimmies
Fill - Divide the batter between the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool - Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting - Beat the butter until pale and creamy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the powdered sugar in two additions, then add the heavy cream, vanilla, almond extract, and salt. Whip until smooth and fluffy.
300 g Unsalted butter, 300 g Powdered sugar, 4 tsbp Heavy cream, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, ¼ tsp Almond extract, ½ tsp Salt
Decorate - Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe swirls onto the cooled cupcakes and finish with rainbow sprinkles.
Serve - Enjoy immediately or store covered until ready to serve.
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