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Small Batch Funfetti Cupcakes

These funfetti cupcakes are moist, and delicious vanilla cupcakes, loaded with sprinkles and topped with a buttercream icing. The recipe makes just a small batch, 4 cupcakes for when you need something sweet, without a lot of extra.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buttercream Frosting, Small Batch Funfetti Cupcakes
Servings: 4 cupcakes
Calories: 279kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 TBS granulated sugar
  • 2 TBS unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 TBS milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 TBS all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 TBS jimmie sprinkles

For the Funfetti Frosting:

  • 2 TBS unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2-3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 TBS heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 TBS jimmie sprinkles (plus more for decorating)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin pan with 4 paper liners.
  • In a medium sized bowl whisk together the sugar and butter until well combined.
  • Add in the egg white, milk, and vanilla extract and stir until just combined.
  • Sprinkle in the flour, baking powder, salt and sprinkles and stir it together until just combined.
  • Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners.
  • Bake the cupcakes for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before frosting.

For the Funfetti Frosting:

  • Add the butter to a small bowl and beat it until it is smooth.
  • Add in the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract and beat together for a couple of minutes until light and fluffy. Add a little bit more cream or powdered sugar as needed for the correct consistency.
  • Fold in the sprinkles.
  • Scoop the frosting into a piping bag with a piping tip, and pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes, or spread it on with a knife.
  • Spread additional sprinkles evenly over the top of the cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg