How do I get my cupcakes to rise higher?

Place your cupcakes into a preheated 400 degree F oven , no matter what temperature the recipe calls for. Most cupcake recipes suggest 350-375 degrees F, which results in a flat top. When you increase the temperature, the edges of the cupcakes will solidify first, allowing the center to rise, creating a domed top.

How do you make perfectly domed cupcakes?

Basically, you'll start with a high temperature and drop to a lower temperature. Try starting at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cupcakes are done according to the recipe directions. You'll also want to be sure to fill your cupcake tins 3/4 full with batter.

How do you make cupcakes less dense?

To avoid this, mix your batter until just combined . Overfilling the cupcake liners: If you fill your cupcake liners too full, the cupcakes will not have enough room to rise, and they will become dense and heavy. To ensure light and fluffy cupcakes, fill the liners only two-thirds full.

What not to do when baking cupcakes?

Mistakes You Need To Avoid When Making Cupcakes Not letting the oven preheat. ... Opening the oven during baking. ... Not properly measuring ingredients. ... Using low quality or expired ingredients. ... Using the wrong ingredients. ... Frosting too soon. ... Frosting too much or too little. ... Using ingredients that are too cold. More items... Jan 31, 2023

What's the most important ingredient in a cupcake?

Flour is perhaps the most important ingredient in a cake mix, as it creates the basic structure of the entire cake. A major component of flour is gluten, which is a protein that provides a way for the cake to bind to itself. The gluten creates a web that traps and seals air bubbles into the cake mix.

What is the best temperature for baking cupcakes?

Generally, they're baked in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes. How to make jumbo cupcakes: A recipe that makes 24 standard (2½-inch) cupcakes will make 10 to 16 jumbo cupcakes. Typically, they're baked in a 350°F oven about 25 minutes.

How long do you have to leave cupcakes in the pan after baking?

After you take cupcakes out of the oven and have determined they are done, let them cool in the pan for five to 10 minutes . Then remove cupcakes from the pans and place them on a cooling rack to continue cooling. Make sure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting.

How do you make cupcakes rise evenly?

Bake one cupcake tray at a time. If you have to bake two – have the oven fan on so it will distribute heat evenly but at a lower setting. Rotate the pan in between cooking this will help them rise evenly too. It's better to have a cupcake take longer to bake than to have a wonky lopsided cupcake.

What causes cupcakes to be flat?

Flat cupcakes can happen for a few reasons. Expired or old leavening agents such as baking soda or baking powder can cause cupcakes to deflate, since the necessary chemical reactions to make the batter rise won't be able to take place.

Are cupcakes better with milk or water?

Use milk instead of water Most box cake recipes will tell you to add water to the mix. Instead, try adding milk using the same proportions. This will make the cake richer and creamier because it ups the fat content. You can even use buttermilk here for a pleasant tang.

How do you keep cupcakes from doming?

Check the temperature once your oven is preheated—if it's much higher, check your oven's manual to calibrate it so that 350 degrees actually means 350 degrees. Patterson also suggests simply lowering the temperature by 10 degrees if you notice your cakes significantly doming all the time.

How long should you leave cupcakes to cool before icing?

Give yourself an hour between the time your cupcakes come out of the oven and the time you need to frost them. Even if they feel cool on the top, they could still be retaining heat on the inside. Any residual heat in the cupcake can cause your perfectly piped frosting to melt.

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Why We Love These Cupcakes

I’ve been making these funfetti cupcakes for years! I first posted them after Jordan’s 9th birthday where I served them with cotton candy ice cream. Ah, kids, right?Now, Jordan doesn’t love cupcakes, but I do. And when they have sprinkles? Even better!

I am addicted to sprinkles so putting them in and on top of cupcakes is a thing I love to do. Sprinkles make everything better (just ask my sprinkle pancakes and coffee cake!)

Funfetti cupcakes are fun sprinkles cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion!
Use any color sprinkles for any holiday or party
The cupcakes are soft and moist
The frosting is fluffy and perfect

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What are Funfetti Cupcakes?

Funfetti Cupcakes are a fun new way to make simple yellow cupcakes. Vanilla cupcakes filled with sprinkles are perfect for any party and it’s easy to change up the colors depending on what you’re celebrating.

You may also see these referred to as confetti cupcakes – that’s because the makers of cake mix created the idea of sprinkles in cupcakes and they called them confetti! They both mean the same thing: sprinkles in cupcakes!

Ingredients in Funfetti Cupcakes

You just need a few simple ingredients to make cupcakes from scratch:

Salt, Baking Powder, All-Purpose Flour: these are typical cupcake ingredients and we whisk them together
Butter: use unsalted butter and I start with it melted to keep the cupcakes moist
Sugar, eggs, and vanilla: also typical cake ingredients
Buttermilk: I like adding buttermilk to cake recipes for a little extra flavor and moistness. Don’t have buttermilk? Make your own.
Sprinkles: it wouldn’t be funfetti confetti cupcakes without SPRINKLES!

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What kind of sprinkles should I use?

My favorite sprinkles are rainbow jimmies. I buy them in tubs at Walmart (they’re made by Cake Mate). I also buy them in bulk on Amazon (see my link to my Sprinkle Shop below.)

You can also use nonpareils in these cupcakes, but I don’t recommend it. Sometimes nonpareils dissolve in batter.

TIP: Whatever sprinkles you choose, don’t go the cheap route. The cheaper the sprinkle, the more likely they are to dissolve in the cake batter. (Same goes for vegan sprinkles and homemade sprinkles.)

How to make Funfetti Cupcakes

1. Prepare: preheat the oven and line your pans with cupcake liners.

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2. Dry Ingredients: Whisk salt, baking powder, and flour in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.

3. Wet Ingredients: Using a hand mixer, cream sugar into melted butter until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.

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4. Mix: Add dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour, mixing gently between each addition. Mix until just combined. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl. Stir in sprinkles.

5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pans and bake as directed. Cool completely before removing and frosting.

With this Funfetti Cupcake recipe you’ll never want to use a box mix again!

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How to Frost Funfetti Cupcakes

These simple cupcakes could be frosted with almost any kind of frosting. Homemade frosting is SO GOOD.

I love vanilla buttercream frosting on Funfetti Cupcakes the most, but you can also use:

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Cream Cheese Frosting
Whipped Cream Frosting

My secret for making the best frostings: use heavy whipping cream! It’s genius and it makes it so creamy and rich.

How to Store Cupcakes

Storing: Once they’re made, store them in the refrigerator loosely covered but let them come to room temperature before serving.

You can make the frosting ahead of time, up to a day before, and store it in the refrigerator. Just let it come to room temperature before frosting. (And if you’re like me and forget to take it out, you can heat it in the microwave on 5-10 second increments, stirring between each, until it’s smooth enough to spread.)

Freezing: Freeze unfrosted cupcakes in large gallon size resealable bags for up to 2 months. You can also freeze the frosting in an airtight container. Freeze frosted cupcakes in an airtight container.

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Variations & Substitutions

Funfetti Cupcakes with filling – turn these into piñata cupcakes or fill them with whipped cream.
You can make these dairy-free funfetti cupcakes by using vegetable oil and non-dairy milk instead of butter and buttermilk in the cupcake. Leave them plain or make frosting with vegan (non-dairy) butter sticks.
Use different color sprinkles for different occasions.

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FAQ

How to make Funfetti Cupcakes moist?

My cupcake recipe stays super fluffy and moist thanks to the buttermilk and melted butter. Be sure to measure your flour correctly and don’t over bake!

Can you make mini cupcakes with this recipe?

Yes! This recipe will make 75 mini cupcakes. Half the recipe to make less.

Can I make this recipe into a layer cake or sheet cake?

Yes you can bake this cake in two 9-inch rounds, three 8-inch rounds or a 9×13-inch pan.

Can I half the recipe?

This is an easy recipe to cut in half – it totally works!

Other Funfetti Recipes you’ll love:

Funfetti Cake
Funfetti Coffee Cake
Funfetti Cake Batter Wedding Cookies

Other fun birthday cupcake recipes:

Yellow Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Chocolate Cupcakes
Or see all of my cupcake recipes!

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This is the BEST recipe for Funfetti Cupcakes! This easy cupcake recipe is homemade – never use a box mix again!

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Yield 24 cupcakes

Serving Size 1 cupcake

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ 3 teaspoons baking powder
▢ 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
▢ 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
▢ 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
▢ 4 large eggs
▢ 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
▢ 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
▢ 1 cup sprinkles jimmies

For the frosting:

▢ 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
▢ 4 cups (452g) powdered sugar
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
▢ 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

For the cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cupcake pans with liners.
Whisk salt, baking powder, and flour in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
Using a hand mixer, cream sugar into melted butter until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Add dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour, mixing gently between each addition. Mix until just combined. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl. Stir in sprinkles.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake as directed. Cool completely before removing and frosting.
Bake Time: 24 cupcakes: 14-17 minutes // Two 8-inch or 9-inch round pans: 24-27 minutes // 9×13-inch pan: 30-40 minutes // 75 mini cupcakes: 13-16 minutes

For the frosting:

Beat butter until smooth with a hand or a stand mixer. Note: if you’re using a hand mixer be sure to use a very large bowl to avoid wearing the powdered sugar.
Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat on medium speed until crumbly. Mix in salt and vanilla.
Add 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream at a time, mixing between each addition, until the frosting is smooth and the desirable consistency.
Frost cupcakes as desired.

Recipe Notes

For best results, use jimmies for sprinkles. Wilton or CK or Cakemate are good brands to use and don’t dissolve. Do not use nonpareils – they dissolve in batter.
Store in the refrigerator but enjoy room temperature.
Cupcakes and frosting can be frozen separately for up to 2 months. Thaw to assemble.
Use your favorite color sprinkles to mix it up!

Recipe Nutrition

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Author Dorothy Kern

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Table of Contents

What are Funfetti Cupcakes?

Ingredients in Funfetti Cupcakes

What kind of sprinkles should I use?

How to make Funfetti Cupcakes

How to Frost Funfetti Cupcakes

How to Store Cupcakes

Variations & Substitutions

FAQ

Other Funfetti Recipes you’ll love:

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

For the frosting:

Instructions

For the cake:

For the frosting:

Recipe Notes

Recipe Nutrition

FAQs

How do I get my cupcakes to rise higher? ›

How do you keep cupcakes from doming? ›

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