Confetti Cupcakes with Giggling Frosting

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Light, fluffy cupcakes bursting with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a cloud-like frosting that dissolves into giggles of joy with every bite. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners; whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 tsp baking powder in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 2 large eggs until pale and creamy, then mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract; gradually add dry ingredients and 1/2 cup milk, mixing until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Divide batter evenly into lined muffin cups, sprinkle 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles over each, and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Step 4: For frosting, beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract for 2 minutes, then gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and 2 tbsp milk until smooth and fluffy; spread over cooled cupcakes and add extra sprinkles for a 'giggling' effect.

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