Funfetti Cupcakes:
- 1/2 c butter, melted
- 1 1/4 c sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbs vanilla
- 1 1/2 c flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 c buttermilk
- 2/3 cup rainbow sprinkles
Vanilla Buttercream:
- 1 c shortening
- 1/2 c butter, softened
- 4 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbs vanilla
- 2-4 tbs heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until thick. Add eggs until incorporated. Add in vanilla.
- In separate bowl, combine dry ingredients.
- Alternate adding dry mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture. Blend until well mixed. Add in sprinkles and mix by hand until well incorporated.
- Bake for 18-21 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Vanilla Buttercream:
- Beat butter and shortening on med-high. Add sugar a little at a time, alternating with tbs of cream, scraping the bowl between. Once fully incorporated, mix on high 10 minutes or until light and fluffy.
