The Best Birthday Cupcakes

Celebrate any special occasion with "The Best Birthday Cupcakes," a foolproof recipe designed to delight kids and adults alike! These fluffy, moist cupcakes are made from a simple yet flavorful batter blending classic pantry staples like all-purpose flour, creamy unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract. Topped with a luscious, homemade vanilla buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles, they’re as festive as they are delicious. Ready in under 40 minutes, these crowd-pleasers are perfect for birthdays, parties, or any time you’re craving a sweet treat. Whether you’re piping intricate designs or keeping it simple, these cupcakes deliver bakery-quality results from the comfort of your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 29/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 0.5 cup sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and use an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, and eggs.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, beating on medium speed until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cupcakes cool, prepare the vanilla buttercream frosting: In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed until creamy.

Step 10

Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed until incorporated.

Step 11

Add heavy cream (or milk) and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.

Step 12

Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, use a piping bag or spatula to decorate with the buttercream frosting.

Step 13

Top the cupcakes with sprinkles for a festive touch.

Step 14

Serve and enjoy your delicious birthday cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1567.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6640.9

Total Fat 347.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 200.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1212.6mg	0%
Sodium 1530.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 874.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 727.1g
Protein 35.4g	0%

Vitamin D 250.3IU	0%
Calcium 337.1mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 588.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 51.7%