Description
Fireworks Funfetti Cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day or any festive occasion! Bursting with flavor and adorned with vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles, these cupcakes are sure to delight guests of all ages. Their soft, fluffy texture paired with creamy frosting creates a delicious treat that’s as beautiful as it is tasty. Easy to make and customizable, you can enjoy them fresh at barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings. With 24 servings, they’re great for sharing or gifting in decorative boxes. Let these festive cupcakes be the highlight of your dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line cupcake pans with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together salt, baking powder, and flour; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk until just combined; fold in sprinkles.
- Fill cupcake liners and bake for 14–17 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before frosting with a mixture of beaten butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg