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Sep 19, 2022(last updated May 22, 2023)

Moist and Fluffy Confetti Cupcakes

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BySam Adler
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Got a fun party coming up and need a dessert for the occasion? Try these Moist and Fluffy Confetti Cupcakes! These sprinkle cupcakes are easy to make and will be the star of the show at your next celebration! They are easy to make and are topped with a fluffy buttercream and more sprinkles!

Confetti cupcakes on top of a cake stand.

These festive confetti cupcakes are perfect for any birthday party or when you need something to celebrate. They’re easy to make, moist, and fluffy! And of course, they’re adorned with colorful classic rainbow jimmies to give them a variety of color.

They are called confetti cupcakes because when the sprinkles bake into the cupcakes they melt and resemble confetti when you take a bite!

As a trained pastry chef I have made hundreds of bakery-style cupcakes for parties, and these were always on the menu! In fact these are so easy to make, they are perfect for a kids baking activity! Just follow these simple instructions for moist and flavorful cupcakes that will make anyone happy.

If your kids love making cupcakes, try these classic vanilla cupcakes , these hot chocolate cupcakes or these small batch chocolate cupcakes. They are all awesome recipes to try with the kiddos!

If you want to make these even cuter, make sure to read the post on how to bake and decorate cute cupcakes!

WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS RECIPE

  • Nothing says party like confetti! These festive cupcakes will be a hit with kids and adults.
  • The moist and fluffy texture of these cupcakes makes them irresistible.
  • This recipe is easy to follow and doesn’t require any special baking skills.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

Ingredients for confetti cupcakes.
  • Cake Flour – This special type of flour is finely milled and gives the cupcakes a softer texture.
  • Baking Powder & Baking Soda – Reacts with the ingredient while baking to create a fluffy texture.
  • Salt – Activates the leavening agents and enhances the cupcake’s flavor.
  • Unsalted Butter – Gives the batter a rich texture and buttery taste.
  • Granulated Sugar – Sweetens up the base of the cupcake.
  • Egg & Egg White – Binds the ingredients together to help the cupcakes set properly.
  • Vanilla Extract – Adds a warming light vanilla flavor throughout the cupcake.
  • Buttermilk – Gives the cupcake batter a rich texture with a tender crumb.
  • Rainbow Jimmies – These give the cupcakes their confetti flavor which blend into the cupcake batter when baked.
  • Batch of American Buttercream – Use this frosting to frost the cupcakes and then top with more sprinkles. You can also easily color this frosting with any color food dye for more fun.

The best sprinkles to use

You must use classic rainbow sprinkles like these. Other types of sprinkles like the non pareils, glitter, or those large spherical sprinkles wont work because they will either melt completely or bleed into the batter.

HOW TO MAKE CONFETTI CUPCAKES FROM SCRATCH

Prepare for baking: Preheat the oven to 350F and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners. Set aside.

Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until fully combined.

Combine the wet ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream the butter for one minute until fluffy. Then scrape down the bowl and mix in the sugar for 2 minutes or until fluffy. Add the eggs, egg whites, and vanilla extract and mix again until combined.

Prepare the cupcake batter: To the wet mixture, add 1/3 of the dry ingredients. Follow with half of the buttermilk, repeat ending on dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles lightly with a spatula.

Bake the cupcakes: Add the cupcake batter to the prepared cupcake pan with a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop, filling each 3/4 of the way. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the center is set.

Cool, frost, and enjoy: Let the cupcakes cool before frosting with American buttercream. Add more sprinkles to the top and enjoy!

Butter and sugar mixed and creamed in a mixing bowl.
Cream the butter and sugar.
Butter, eggs, and sugar combined in a mixing bowl.
Add the eggs to the butter and sugar.
Vanilla cake batter in a mixing bowl.
Make the whole batter.
Vanilla cake batter topped with sprinkles in a mixing bowl.
Add the sprinkles.
Confetti cupcake batter in a muffin tin.
Fill and bake the cupcakes.

How to bake perfect cupcakes

Make sure you follow these rules to come out with perfect cupcakes every time:

  • Only fill the cupcake liner 2/3 of the way full. If you overfill them, the tops will brown and overflow but the inside of the cupcake wont be fully baked.
  • Use a light colored muffin tin so ensure even heat distribution. Darker tins heat up faster and can over bake the cupcakes.
  • Do not over mix the batter, this could lead to tough cupcakes.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes in the tin. Release the cupcakes and finish cooling on a wire rack.

TIPS FOR RECIPE SUCCESS

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Room temperature butter incorporates better into the batter and helps produce a more consistent cake. This is how I soften butter quickly.
  • Fold in the sprinkles very lightly so they don’t sink to the bottom of the cupcake while baking.
  • Only fill the cupcake liners 2/3 of the way full. This will ensure that they don’t spill over the sides while baking.
  • Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting as the buttercream will melt if the cupcakes are still warm.
One confetti cupcakes on its side in a bowl of sprinkles.

Decorating confetti cupcakes

I like to use a piping bag and a large star tip to pipe the frosting over the cupcake. Then top immediately with sprinkles so that they stick. If you wait too long (even 5 minutes) to garnish with more sprinkles, the buttercream will have hardened and the sprinkles wont stick!

STORAGE AND FREEZING

Storing: Cooled and frosted cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Freezing: Cupcakes can be frozen unfrosted for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before frosting and serving.

FAQ

Can I make these into mini cupcakes?

You sure can! Line a mini muffin tin with liners and fill 1/2 way through. Bake for 12 minutes.

Is Funfetti just vanilla with sprinkles?

Yes, Funfetti is a vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles mixed in. Funfetti was popularized by Pillsbury and is still enjoyed all over the world.

Do I need a stand mixer for this recipe?

No, you don’t need a stand mixer but it does make things easier. A hand mixer or even a whisk and a wooden spoon will work just fine.

WAYS TO ENJOY

We love enjoying these cupcakes with a hefty amount of Classic American Buttercream, but you can also change the flavor and use these other easy frosting recipes!

  • Chocolate Buttercream
  • Raspberry Buttercream
  • Mascarpone Frosting
  • White Chocolate Buttercream
  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Buttercream

More fun cupcake recipes

  • White chocolate cupcakes stacked on a few white plates.
    Light And Fluffy White Chocolate Cupcakes
  • Two blueberry cupcakes on a plate on a purple surface.
    Moist and Fluffy Blueberry Cupcakes (Not Muffins!)
  • An unwrapped vanilla dairy free cupcake with sprinkles on top.
    Quick and Fluffy Dairy Free Cupcakes
  • A coffee cupcake on a brown plate.
    Easy and Moist Coffee Cupcakes
One confetti cupcakes on its side in a bowl of sprinkles.

Moist and Fluffy Confetti Cupcakes

Got a fun party coming up and need a dessert for the occasion? Try these Moist and Fluffy Confetti Cupcakes! These sprinkle cupcakes are easy to make and will be the star of the show at your next celebration! They are easy to make and are topped with a fluffy buttercream and more sprinkles!
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Course: Cupcake, Cupcakes, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Kosher
Keyword: cupcakes with sprinkles, funfetti cupcakes, moist and fluffy confetti cupcakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
cooling time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Sam Adler

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup cake or all purpose flour (207g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113g) softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 egg (50g)
  • 2 egg white (70g)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk at room temperature (118mL)
  • ¾ cup sprinkles classic rainbow jimmies

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
  • In a medium size bowl combine the 1 ¾ cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Whisk until combined.
  • In the bowl of a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the ½ cup butter for 1 minute on medium speed. Scrape down the bowl and add 1 cup sugar. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
    Butter and sugar mixed and creamed in a mixing bowl.
  • Scrape down the bowl and add the egg, 2 egg whites and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix for 1 minute on medium speed.
    Butter, eggs, and sugar combined in a mixing bowl.
  • Add in 1/3rd of the dry ingredients, then half of the buttermilk and alternate, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until combined. Do not overmix.
    Vanilla cake batter in a mixing bowl.
  • Remove the bowl from the mixer and add in the ¾ cup rainbow sprinkles. Mix lightly with spatula.
    Vanilla cake batter topped with sprinkles in a mixing bowl.
  • Using a 3 tbsp cookie scoop, scoop the batter into the muffin liners 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the cake is set.
    Confetti cupcake batter in a muffin tin.
  • Frost with american buttercream and garnish with more sprinkles!

Notes

Make sure to use classic jimmy sprinkles in the batter and not any other kind of sprinkle. Other kinds of sprinkles melt or bleed into the cake. 
Make sure to fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 of the way full. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Moist and Fluffy Confetti Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving (1 cupcake)
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 132mg6%
Potassium 49mg1%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 273IU5%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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About Sam Adler

Sam Adler is a Le Cordon Bleu professionally trained pastry chef, Saveur Blog Award winner, food photographer, and food blogger over on FrostingandFettuccine.com. She has been featured in numerous online and in-print publications including Taste of Home Magazine, Saveur Magazine, The Feed Feed, and Food Blogger Pro. Sam lives in Hollywood florida with her husband, two young kids, and french bulldog. When she’s not baking and dancing in her kitchen you can find her at her favorite yoga spot.

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