Description
Festive Fireworks Cupcakes Party cupcakes are soft, buttery, and filled with colorful sprinkles that create a vibrant and fun dessert. These cupcakes have a light crumb, rich vanilla flavor using Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor, and a creamy frosting that makes them perfect for any gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they bring a bakery style experience right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Cake
2 1/2 cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups (297 g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor (15 ml)
1 1/4 cups (296 ml) buttermilk
1 cup colorful sprinkles
For the Frosting
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups (452 g) powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor (15 ml)
2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
• Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pans with paper liners
• Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until evenly combined
• In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth and creamy
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
• Stir in Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor for rich aroma
• Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the batter, starting and ending with flour, mixing gently
• Fold in sprinkles carefully to keep colors vibrant
• Fill cupcake liners about two thirds full with batter
• Bake for 14 to 17 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
• Cool cupcakes completely on a rack before frosting
• Beat softened butter until smooth and creamy for frosting
• Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until fluffy
• Mix in salt and vanilla flavor, then add heavy cream gradually until smooth consistency forms
• Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula and decorate with extra sprinkles
Notes
Use jimmies style sprinkles for best results as they hold their color during baking
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cupcakes soft and fluffy
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing
Adjust frosting consistency by adding small amounts of cream or powdered sugar as needed
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days
Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed before decorating
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American