Who doesn’t love a good cupcake? Especially when it’s bursting with colorful confetti sprinkles and topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting! These confetti cupcakes are the perfect treat for birthdays, celebrations, or any day you want to add a little extra joy to life. With their moist, fluffy texture and a surprise sprinkle center, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Confetti Cupcakes

Even better, this recipe is simple to follow and uses everyday ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just looking for a fun weekend project, these cupcakes are guaranteed to deliver smiles. Plus, who can resist the charm of rainbow sprinkles?

So, grab your mixing bowls, preheat that oven, and get ready to bake some happiness in cupcake form!

What You Will Love About This Recipe

Simple Ingredients: No need for fancy or hard-to-find items. Everything in this recipe is a pantry or fridge staple!

Versatile and Fun: Perfect for parties, holidays, or even as a weekend pick-me-up. You can easily customize the sprinkle colors to match any theme.

Crowd-Pleasing Treat: The combination of moist cupcakes, creamy frosting, and a sprinkle surprise will have everyone asking for seconds.

If you love sprinkle treats, try our Crumbl Confetti Cake Cookies and funfetti cookies.

Ingredients:

¾ cup salted butter
2/3 cup white granulated sugar
2 large eggs
4 tsp vanilla extract, divided
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup rainbow sprinkles
3 cups powdered sugar
8 oz block cream cheese

How to Make Confetti Cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat together the butter and sugar until homogenous.

Whisk in the eggs, milk, and vanilla until they are all fully incorporated with the creamed butter mixture.

Gently whisk in the baking powder and flour until homogenous. Be sure to scrape along the bottom of the bowl to ensure no clumps of flour remain unincorporated.

Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner evenly with batter. Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes while you prepare the cream cheese frosting.

In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar using an electric hand mixer on medium speed.

As soon as the cupcakes are done baking, use a large pipping bag tip or a small spoon to create a cylindrical hole in the middle of each cupcake. Place the cupcakes in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes.

Fill each cupcake hole with sprinkles and frost the tops as desired.

Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

Don’t Overmix: When adding the flour, mix just until combined to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy. Overmixing can make them dense.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter, eggs, and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth batter and frosting.
Customizable Colors: Switch up the sprinkle colors to match a holiday, birthday theme, or even your favorite sports team!
Chill Before Filling: Chilling the cupcakes makes it easier to fill them without breaking or crumbling.

FAQs

Absolutely! You can bake the cupcakes a day in advance and store them in an airtight container. Frost and fill them the day you plan to serve for the freshest taste.

Yes, while cream cheese frosting complements the sweetness of the sprinkles perfectly, you can opt for buttercream or whipped cream frosting if preferred.

Yes! Freeze the unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw them at room temperature and frost as desired.

Store the frosted cupcakes in the fridge for up to 3 days. Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Confetti Cupcakes

Name: Confetti Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup salted butter; 2/3 cup white granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 4 tsp vanilla extract, divided; 2/3 cup whole milk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ cup rainbow sprinkles; 3 cups powdered sugar; 8 oz block cream cheese

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Confetti Cupcakes with a surprise is a huge hit for kids and adults as it transforms ordinary cupcakes and turns them into extraordinary homemade vanilla cupcakes that are filled with a sprinkle surprise in the middle. It is every child’s dream cupcake that is so easy to make at home. They can also be called pinata cupcakes but no matter what you call them, they are fun and delicious!

Ingredients

¾ cup salted butter
2/3 cup white granulated sugar
2 large eggs
4 tsp vanilla extract, divided
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup rainbow sprinkles
3 cups powdered sugar
8 oz block cream cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat together the butter and sugar until homogenous.
Whisk in the eggs, milk, and vanilla until they are all fully incorporated with the creamed butter mixture.
Gently whisk in the baking powder and flour until homogenous. Be sure to scrape along the bottom of the bowl to ensure no clumps of flour remain unincorporated.
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner evenly with batter. Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes while you prepare the cream cheese frosting.
In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar using an electric hand mixer on medium speed.
As soon as the cupcakes are done baking, use a large pipping bag tip or a small spoon to create a cylindrical hole in the middle of each cupcake. Place the cupcakes in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes.
Fill each cupcake hole with sprinkles and frost the tops as desired.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Yield: 1 dozen

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 20 minutes

Chill Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 457Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 190mgCarbohydrates: 62gFiber: 1gSugar: 44gProtein: 5g

Melissa

I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!

Sprinkle Joy with These Fun and Easy Confetti Cupcakes