Happy Birthday! Funfetti Cupcakes

This week was my roommate's birthday so I asked her what kind of cupcake she would like to celebrate with.  She requested a funfetti cupcake with vanilla frosting.  Is there anyone out there that doesn't love funfetti?! I certainly do so this was a great chance to make them from scratch.  Below is a variation of the vanilla buttercream - I really like the consistency and flavor of this version.  The recipe is very easy to follow and the ingredients are simple. Enjoy!!


Ingredients
Cupcakes

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¹/₃ cup milk
• 1/₃ cup brightly colored sprinkles plus more for topping

Vanilla Buttercream

• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 - 2 teaspoons of milk, if needed

1. Preheat oven to 350°, line muffin tin with paper liners

2. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes)

3. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until combined

4. In medium mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder

5. Add half of the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add the milk. Once mixed add the remaining dry ingredients

6. Fold in sprinkles

7. Fill muffin tin 2/3 full (don't overfill like I did!), bake for 18-20 minutes

8. Frosting: In large mixing bowl, cream butter until completely smooth.  Add sugar slowly, mixing on low.  Gradually increase mixer speed and add vanilla.  Beat for 2-3 minutes, scraping down sides.  Add 1-2 teaspoons of milk to reach the desired consistency

9. Frost and sprinkle!

Recipe yields 12-18 cupcakes
Please find the original recipe here: Funfetti Cupcakes