Description
These Candy Corn Funfetti Cupcakes are a whimsical and festive treat, perfect for any fall celebration! Light and fluffy with a burst of funfetti sprinkles, these colorful cupcakes are topped with a creamy frosting that’s decorated to mimic the classic candy corn look. The fun colors and delicious flavor make these cupcakes a fun addition to any party or Halloween treat table.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup funfetti sprinkles
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (more if needed for consistency)
- Yellow food coloring
- Orange food coloring
- Red food coloring (optional, for deeper orange)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the funfetti sprinkles.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the heavy cream, a little at a time, until the frosting reaches a fluffy consistency.
- Divide the frosting into three bowls. Tint one with yellow food coloring, one with orange, and leave one as is (or slightly tinted if desired).
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the yellow frosting first, followed by the orange frosting, and then a small amount of white frosting for the top. You can pipe the frosting on to mimic the candy corn layers or spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Optionally, top with extra funfetti sprinkles or mini candy corn for an extra festive touch!
Notes
- For a deeper orange color, you can add a tiny drop of red food coloring to the orange food coloring.
- Make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- These cupcakes are perfect for Halloween, fall parties, or any celebration that needs a fun, colorful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cupcakes, Fall Treats
- Method: Baked, Frosted
- Cuisine: American, Fall Dessert
Keywords: Candy corn cupcakes, funfetti cupcakes, fall cupcakes, Halloween cupcakes, colorful cupcakes, festive cupcakes