Create these spectacular rainbow-speckled cupcakes that bring instant joy to any celebration! Light, fluffy, and loaded with colourful sprinkles, these crowd-pleasing treats are perfect for birthdays, parties, or whenever you need cake happiness.

Why This Recipe Works

The secret lies in proper creaming technique, taking time to fully incorporate butter and sugar creates the light, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes these cupcakes irresistible.

Ingredients

• 250g plain flour, sifted
• 6 medium free-range eggs
• 200g granulated sugar
• 250g butter, room temperature
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 150g rainbow cake sprinkles
• Buttercream icing and extra sprinkles for decorating

Method

Step 1: Create the Base (35 minutes)

1. Cream thoroughly: Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar for 30-45 minutes until completely smooth and creamy, you shouldn’t feel sugar grains.
2. Preheat oven: Set to 150°C while mixing.
3. Add eggs: Whisk eggs separately until smooth, then beat into creamed mixture.
4. Add vanilla: Mix in vanilla extract.

Step 2: Combine and Bake (45 minutes)

1. Fold in flour: Mix baking powder with sifted flour, then gradually fold into mixture until smooth.
2. Add sprinkles: Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.
3. Fill cases: Line cupcake tray, fill cases halfway (prevents overflow).
4. Bake: 30-40 minutes until cocktail stick comes out clean. Cool completely.

Step 3: Decorate

1. Pipe icing: Fill piping bag with buttercream, pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
2. Finish: Top with extra rainbow sprinkles.

Pro Tips

• Room temperature ingredients mix better
• Don’t rush creaming the 30-45 minutes creates perfect texture
• Fill halfway only to prevent mushroom tops
• Low temperature ensures even baking

Storage

Store covered at room temperature for 3 days. Unfrosted cupcakes freeze for 3 months.

Prep Time: 45 minutes | Bake Time: 35 minutes | Makes: 12 cupcakes | Difficulty: Easy-Intermediate

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