Description
Fireworks Funfetti Cupcakes are a delightful and vibrant treat that adds a sparkle to any celebration, making them the perfect dessert for festive occasions like the 4th of July. Bursting with colorful sprinkles that resemble fireworks, these fluffy yellow cupcakes boast a delicious vanilla flavor and creamy frosting. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are sure to be a hit at parties, birthday celebrations, or even as a cheerful pick-me-up on any day. With their festive appeal and irresistible taste, these cupcakes are not only visually striking but also perfectly sweet, ensuring smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat melted butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to the butter mixture; fold in sprinkles.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla; add heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and top with additional sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg