Funfetti Cupcakes are delicious and moist vanilla confetti cupcakes loaded with colorful sprinkles, perfect for birthdays. And they're dairy-free, made without milk or butter.
Dairy-free funfetti cupcakes are delicious vanilla cupcakes made with oil instead of butter and loaded with colorful sprinkles.
They're perfect for birthday parties, classroom celebrations, or any festive occasion.
Otherwise known as confetti cupcakes, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
And they're versatile-you can easily top them with your favorite frosting!
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What is needed to make these cupcakes?
all-purpose flour
white granulated sugar
baking powder
baking soda
salt
eggs
water
oil
vanilla extract or good imitation
colorful sprinkles
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are Funfetti cupcakes?
Funfetti cupcakes are vanilla cupcakes made with colorful sprinkles mixed into the batter. The sprinkles create colorful bursts throughout the cupcakes as they bake.
Are Funfetti cupcakes dairy-free?
Yes, these Funfetti cupcakes are dairy-free. They're made without milk or butter and use oil instead.
What kind of sprinkles should I use for Funfetti cupcakes?
Jimmies-style sprinkles work best for Funfetti cupcakes because they hold their color and shape when mixed into the batter. Avoid nonpareils, which can bleed color into the batter.
Are Funfetti cupcakes the same as confetti cupcakes?
Yes, Funfetti cupcakes and confetti cupcakes generally refer to the same type of vanilla cupcake with colorful sprinkles mixed into the batter. "Funfetti" is a trademarked brand name, while "confetti cupcakes" is a generic term.
Can I use different colored sprinkles for Funfetti cupcakes?
Yes, you can use any combination of sprinkle colors you like. Matching the colors to a birthday party, holiday, or other celebration makes these cupcakes especially festive.
What frosting goes well with Funfetti cupcakes?
Funfetti cupcakes pair well with your favorite vanilla, chocolate, or other frosting. A simple vanilla frosting lets the colorful sprinkles and sweet vanilla flavor stand out.
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Funfetti Cupcakes
Dairy-free and delicious, vanilla birthday cupcakes with sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or good imitation
- ½ cup colorful sprinkles (or more if desired) *
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Mix in the eggs, water, oil, and vanilla.
- Gently fold the sprinkles into the batter.
- Pour the batter equally into the lined wells of cupcake pans.
- Place into an oven that has been preheated to 350°.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until you can stick a toothpick in the middle of some of the cupcakes and it comes out clean or when tops of the cupcakes are just firm.
- Let cool and remove the cupcakes from the pans.
- Decorate the top with frosting of your choice.
- Add more sprinkles if desired.
Notes
* Make sure to get sprinkles that won't quickly melt, otherwise you will get swirls of color instead of colorful dots.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
14Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 395Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 428mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 5g
