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Cheater Funfetti Cupcakes

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cupcakes, easy cupcakes, semi homemade dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

Funfetti Cupcakes

  • 1 box White Cake Mix plus ingredients according to cake mix
  • 1 teaspoon Rodelle Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Rodelle Almond Extract
  • 3/4 - 1 cup Rainbow Sprinkles

Buttercream Icing

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3 1/2 - 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Rodelle Vanilla Extract
  • 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • pinch sea salt
  • Rainbow Sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Funfetti Cupcakes

  • Line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners and preheat oven according to cake mix instructions.
  • Follow instructions on cake mix box. Then, add vanilla and almond extract and mix til combined.
  • Gently fold in your sprinkles, careful not to overmix so they don't spread their color out.
  • Fill your cupcake liners about 2/3 of the way up then place in the oven and bake according to package instructions.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in pan for a minute or two then place on a cooling rack to finish cooling. Once completely cool (at least 1 hour), frost your cupcakes and finish with extra sprinkles!

Buttercream Icing

  • Using stand mixer and paddle attachment, beat the butter for about 2 minutes until creamy.
  • Add in 3 -4 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time until blended. Add vanilla and heavy cream running on the lowest speed.
  • Scrape sides of the mixer, as needed. Then, increase the speed to high and beat for about 3-5 minutes until fluffy and creamy. Carefull not to mix too long or your icing will break.