Funfetti Cupcakes

5 from 1 vote

These colorful, bakery-style Funfetti Cupcakes are easy to make in one bowl and always a hit at birthdays, bake sales, and random joy-filled afternoons. With the perfect soft texture, bright sprinkles, and a secret pudding mix hack.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Cool Time 10

Total Time 43

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 290

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
¾ cup Granulated sugar
½ cup Unsalted butter - Softened
2 Large eggs - Room temperature
½ cup Whole milk - Room temperature
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoon Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Fine salt
½ cup Rainbow jimmies - Tossed with 1 teaspoon flour to prevent bleed
1 tablespoon Instant vanilla pudding mix - Optional, for texture boost

Frosting

½ cup Butter - Softened
1 ½ cups Powdered sugar - Sifted if lumpy
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoon Heavy cream - Adjust for desired texture
Extra sprinkles - For topping

Equipment

Cupcake pan (Standard 12-cup)
Paper liners (For lining the cupcake pan)
Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer)
Measuring cups (For dry and liquid ingredients)
Measuring spoons
Mixing bowl (Large, for batter)
Wire rack (For cooling cupcakes)

Method

Preheat oven, prep pan, and bring ingredients to room temp
Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs, vanilla, and pudding mix
Add dry ingredients and milk, fold in sprinkles
Fill liners and bake
Cool cupcakes completely
Make frosting, frost cupcakes, and decorate

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes