Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 3/4 cup milk
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
– Extra sprinkles for topping
Notes
🧁 Use jimmies-style sprinkles for even distribution—they won’t bleed color into the batter like harder nonpareils, preserving that iconic rainbow pop in every bite.
🥚 Ensure eggs and milk are at room temperature for better emulsion—butter won’t incorporate evenly with cold ingredients, leading to lumpy batter instead of smooth texture.
⏲️ Don’t overmix after adding flour to keep cupcakes tender—excess stirring develops gluten, resulting in tough, dense treats rather than light, fluffy delights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
