Funfetti Cupcakes

Name: Funfetti Cupcakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 2 cups self raising flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tsps vanilla paste or extract; 1/2 cup sprinkles; 1/2 cup melted butter

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When it comes to making fun party treats, sprinkles are a winner and these funfetti cupcakes are a cute way to make an adorable sweet party treat! Looking like a normal cupcake on the outside, they are filled with colourful sprinkles, making them surprisingly fun!

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1 Why you're going to love this recipe

2 What goes into the recipe

3 How to make this recipe

4 Expert Tips and FAQs

5 More fun party ideas

6 Funfetti Cupcakes

Why you're going to love this recipe

We all need a little fun in our lives and these funfetti cupcakes are for those times when you need a little fun. They are yummy, pretty and really easy to make so there really is no excuse to not make them.

lower sugar than your average cupcake
easy to mix in one bowl
no mixer needed, just a spatula or wooden spoon
perfect for making with kids
can be made as mini bundts or cupcakes
freezer friendly
the sprinkles hidden throughout the cakes give a subtle crunch and a cute smattering of colour
perfect for bake sales and can be made up to two days in advance and kept in an airtight container in the fridge

What goes into the recipe

don't forget to scroll to the recipe card for amounts and full method

ingredients for funfetti cupcakes: self raising flour, eggs, vanilla paste, milk, sugar, melted butter

self raising flour- this is flour with baking powder already in it. The ratio is 1 cup flour to 2 tsps baking paking powder. If you don't have any you can simple making your own.
melted butter- makes it quicker and easier to mix these. If you don't use melted butter you can use coconut oil.
100's and 1000's- these are the best sprinkles to use in these funfetti cupcakes because they are small and don't detract from the texture and flavour. If you are after something with only natural flavourings, there are loadsd available at Hopper Foods.
sugar- this recipe only uses a tiny amount!

How to make this recipe

Combine everything except the sprinkles in a large bowl and mix well. (Images 1 and 2)
Add in the sprinkles and stir through. Be careful not to mix too much or the colours will run. (Image 3)

mixing the ingredients, adding the sprinkles

When mixed it will look like this (Image 4)
Pop into cupcake or bundt cake moulds and bake at 180 degrees celsius (355F).

mixed through sprinkles, into the baking tray

Expert Tips and FAQs

Can I freeze these cakes?

Yes! I freeze them after baking on a tray and when solid transfer to a container.

What types of sprinkles can I use?

I use 100's and 1000's. You can also use the ones called "brights
or the chocolate equivalent. Larger types of sprinkles make the texture really unpleasant (I tried!). If you are looking for something natural, there are loads to try at Hopper Foods.

What other cakes would you recommend for a bake sale?

Our best ever Vanilla Cupcakes are a great bake sale option, or these really yummy marble cakes. Another option is making cookies like these ones!

cakes on a tray and a plate ready for eating

More fun party ideas

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