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Cheater Funfetti Cupcakes

4.60 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

Funfetti Cupcakes
  1. Line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners and preheat oven according to cake mix instructions.
  2. Follow instructions on cake mix box. Then, add vanilla and almond extract and mix til combined.
  3. Gently fold in your sprinkles, careful not to overmix so they don't spread their color out.
  4. Fill your cupcake liners about 2/3 of the way up then place in the oven and bake according to package instructions.
  5. 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
  1. Using stand mixer and paddle attachment, beat the butter for about 2 minutes until creamy.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.