Confetti Cupcakes with French Buttercream

Name: Confetti Cupcakes with French Buttercream
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons butter; 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour; ¾ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup milk (at room temperature); 2 large eggs (at room temperature); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ cup sprinkles; 1 cup heavy cream (cold); 2 Tablespoons sprinkles; 4 egg yolks; ½ cup granulated sugar; 3 Tablespoons water; 1 cup salted butter; 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract; ½ cup powdered sugar; 2 Tablespoons heavy cream; Sprinkles (for topping)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:20min

These confetti cupcakes have a spongy yellow cake base, a whipped cream filling, and a silky smooth French buttercream that tastes just like birthday cake batter. It may be the best cupcake you've ever eaten.

Updated at: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:27:14 GMT