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Funfetti Cupcakes
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Funfetti Cupcakes

Bright, cheerful, and perfect for any celebration, these soft vanilla cupcakes are baked with colourful confetti sprinkles throughout the sponge and topped with fluffy buttercream and even more sprinkles.

Ingredients

For Cupcakes

  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 150 g butter (softened)
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 tbsp Multicoloured Confetti Sprinkles (plus extra for decorating)

For Buttercream

  • 150 g butter (softened)
  • 300 g icing sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with cupcake cases.
  • In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Fold in the flour, then gently stir in the confetti sprinkles.
  • Spoon the mixture into cupcake cases and bake for 18–20 minutes, until risen and golden.
  • While cooling, make the buttercream by beating the butter, icing sugar, and milk until smooth and fluffy.
  • Pipe or spread the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes.
  • Finish with an extra scattering of confetti sprinkles for a festive touch.