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Festive Firework Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe with Easy Sparkler Frosting

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These Festive Firework Funfetti Cupcakes are soft, moist, and colorful cupcakes topped with a creamy, light tangy sparkler frosting, perfect for celebrations and parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup rainbow nonpareil sprinkles
  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)
  • A pinch of salt
  • Edible glitter or extra sprinkles for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream ½ cup softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar using a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. With mixer on low, add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in sprinkles with a spatula, being careful not to bleed colors.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into liners, filling about two-thirds full (about 3 tablespoons per cup).
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool cupcakes in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For frosting, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  11. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, beating until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  12. Mix in vanilla bean paste and a pinch of salt.
  13. Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe swirls onto cooled cupcakes.
  14. Decorate with edible glitter or extra sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Use trusted brands of sprinkles like Wilton to prevent color bleeding. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free frosting, use coconut cream and dairy-free butter. Chill frosting if too soft to pipe or add more cream if too stiff. Avoid overmixing batter after adding flour to keep cupcakes tender.

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