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Funfetti cupcake recipe thatmakes 6 cupcakes, made from scratch! Homemade funfetti cupcakes are perfect for a half birthday cake or a kids birthday cupcake celebration!

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Can we get happy all up in here today? Seriously. I know it's Monday, but there are great things happening in the world!

I'm celebrating the fact that 3 of my friends all gave birth to healthy, sweet little babes all within 3 weeks of each other. (Two of my friends gave birth at home without drugs <insert stunned/shock & awe emoji here!>)

A healthy babe is the greatest thing you could ever ask for in life, and I am just filled with so much joy these day because of it! I'm not going to lie--I have seen friends go through tragic things with their kids thispast year. Those kinds of things don't really hit you the same way they did before you have kids, ya know? So, I've realized lately how special, wonderful, and magical it is to have healthy babes!

And nothing says gratitude like sprinkles?

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I created this funfetti cupcake recipe that makes 6 cupcakes so that we can work a little more sprinkles into our everyday lives.

A small batch of cupcakes makes everyone happy, doesn't it?

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This is the first funfetti recipe on this site. Shocker, I know. It's just that, I always thought funfetti had to made with the cake mix and canned frosting, and those two things are not allowed in my house. But, tons of butter and sugar that I make at home? No problem!

Update: I actually made a mini funfetti cakein a 6 inch cake pan recently, and I love it! For date nights, I created these funfetti cakes from scratch in ramekins. I love making small cakes for two in ramekins to enjoy as a romantic dessert.

I should mention these are actually funfetti ANGEL FOOD cupcakes. I wanted light and fluffy cupcakes punctuated with sprinkles, so I made a small batch of angel food cake batter.

I was hoping this recipe would make a dent in my sprinkles collection, but it hasn't. That just means I have to triple it and make more, right? Who's coming over to help me get happy and eat pretty cupcakes?

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Yield: 6

Half-dozen Funfetti Cupcakes!

Small batch funfetti cupcakes, makes 6 cupcakes.

Prep Time30 minutes

Cook Time19 minutes

Total Time49 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons multi-colored sprinkles

For the frosting:

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream, for thinning

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350, and place 6 paper liners in a cupcake pan.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch and salt. Sift it back into another bowl, and repeat one more time for a total of 3 siftings.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on high until foamy (about 30 seconds). Once foamy, add the cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form (about 2 minutes).
  4. Next, slowly stream the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, into the egg whites while beating. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  5. Finally, gently fold in the flour mixture to the egg white and sugar mixture using a rubber spatula. Proper folding technique is down the middle and sweep the sides of the bowl. Don't deflate the batter by stirring too vigorously!
  6. Fold in the sprinkles.
  7. Divide the batter amount the cupcake liners and bake for 17-19 minutes, until the tops of the cupcakes are starting to lightly brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool near the oven. They will shrink, but they will still have flat or slightly domed tops (angel food shrinks when cooling).
  9. Once the cupcakes are cool, beat together all of the frosting ingredients, using milk to thin it as needed.
  10. Frost the cupcakes with the frosting, decorate with more sprinkles, and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe makes just 6 cupcakes, but can doubled to make a full dozen. Follow the recipe exactly to double--use 6 egg whites. These are fluffy cupcakes similar to angel food cake!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 322Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 78mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 0gSugar: 40gProtein: 3g

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FAQs

How many cupcakes does a Funfetti mix make? ›

PREPARE cake mix according to package directions using water, oil and egg whites to make 24 cupcakes. Cool completely. PIPE or spread frosting on tops of cupcakes.

How many cupcakes does 1 cake mix make? ›

BATTER: Generally, a box of cake mix will make 5 cups of batter, which equates to 24 standard cupcakes, 48 mini cupcakes and 12 jumbo cupcakes. FILLING THE CAVITIES: Use a scoop for even proportions. Fill the cavities 2/3 full. Sometimes, your batter will not fill every cavity such as when using a larger muffin pan.

How much batter should you put in a mini cupcake? ›

The recommended amount of batter to fill a mini cupcake liner is 1 tablespoon. And as is the case with a regular cupcake, the liner should be filled ⅔ of the way full to avoid flat tops.

Can I bake 2 trays of cupcakes at the same time? ›

If need to bake two pans of cupcakes at a time, place each pan side by side on the same rack. If your oven isn't wide enough for two cupcake pans at once, place two oven racks in the centermost positions of the oven and stagger the cupcake pans so that they aren't directly on top of each other.

Does one box of cake mix make two rounds? ›

A standard cake mix will make two 9" rounds, but you don't have to follow the rules.

How many cupcakes do I need for 12 people? ›

Having an event coming up and not sure how many cupcakes to get? Trust me, we've all been there. That's why I made an easy to follow cupcake serving guide for all different events! The general rule of thumb for most gatherings is to have approximately 1.5 standard size cupcakes per guest.

How many 6 inch cakes will a box mix make per? ›

Generally, one cake recipe will make two, 8″ round cake layers, or a 13×9 inch cake layer. Sometimes it can make three, 6″ round cake layers, although those layers might be a little thinner.

How many cupcakes does one Betty Crocker mix make? ›

One box of Betty Crocker cake mix will make about 60 mini cupcakes. Fill the cupcake pan about 1/2 to 2/3 full. Easiest way - fill a food storage bag with the batter, clip a corner and squeeze batter into cups. If you only have one pan, refrigerate the batter inbetween bakes.

What happens if you put too much batter in cupcake? ›

Fill your cupcake cases 2/3 full – around 3 tablespoons – or one decent ice scream scoop. Avoid filling your cupcake cases with too much batter as they will not bake properly and might overflow when they rise.

What is the secret to super moist cupcakes? ›

Instant Clearjel or Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix—this is a secret ingredient to a moister cupcake--the modified cornstarch in these ingredients gives your cupcake more stability and a softer texture.

What is the best temperature to bake cupcakes at? ›

For chocolate, vanilla, and most other cupcake recipes, you'll want to bake for 15 to 20 minutes in an oven preheated to 350°F. Test for doneness by inserting a wooden toothpick into the center of a cupcake. If the toothpick is clean when you remove it, the cupcakes are done.

How much sprinkles do I need for 12 cupcakes? ›

For 12 cupcakes you will need 4 ounces of sprinkles or 1 bag using this full coverage decorating method. Bet you wouldn't have guessed that. We sure didn't.

How much does one box of cake mix make? ›

One standard boxed cake mix makes approximately 4 to 6 cups of cake batter. Sold at grocery and superstores, cake mixes are available in a variety of flavors. Most 2-inch deep cake pans require only one box of mix.

How many cupcakes does a box of Duncan Hines make? ›

If you make them following the directions on the box you'll get 24 regular size cupcakes. Fill them about 2/3 full.

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