These classic funfetti cupcakes are sweet, delicious and made just a little healthier with the addition of Greek yogurt!
Anyone who denies the power of advertising (or television in general) has never met a two year old! Case in point – the other day my daughter was watching one of her favorite cartoons “Super Why” and they were baking a cake. She immediately exclaimed to me, “Momma I bake cake!” So I assured her that we could make a cake, well cupcakes to be exact and that was that. We gathered up our ingredients, she grabbed aprons for the both of us (this is super important to her, it makes me smile) and we went about making the batter.We decided funfetti was the variety of the day, she and my husband are big on sprinkles.
Lately I have been baking with Greek yogurt a lot, I love the added protein and the moistness it provides without all of the extra fat. This recipe is an adaptation of one by Aunt Natalie and they turned out great; moist, delicious and bursting with sprinkles. Enjoy and happy baking!
Classic Funfetti Cupcakes
Prep
Cook
Total
Yield 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 4 Tbs butter, softened
- 1/4 c + 2 Tbs sugar
- 2 Tbs brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 Tbs Greek Yogurt, I used Chobani 2% Plain
- 1/4 c + 2 Tbs milk
- 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1/4 c + 2 Tbs cake flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 c rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º and line a 12 well muffin tin with paper liners.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and egg, beat until smooth.
- In a small bowl whisk together the Greek yogurt and milk. In a mixing bowl whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Mixing in low speed alternate the wet ingredients with the dry; until the batter just comes together. Fold in the sprinkles and fill each paper liner 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden on top. Cool completely, frost and serve.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Funfetti Cupcakes by Life Made Simple
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Emily says
How fun! Sprinkles make everything better.
Stephen + Natalie says
Yum! I’m a sucker for a good funfetti cupcake!!! Ellie’s got good taste 🙂
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
These look so perfectly delicious! I love funfetti anything!
Emily Dicks says
Thanks Marcie, they were a hit!
Zainab Mansaray says
Love love the sprinkles!!
Emily Dicks says
Thanks 🙂
cooking with curls says
Advertising is a powerful thing, especially with children! My daughter used to recite the commercials to me to explain what she wanted. These cupcakes look delicious, so I’m glad the advertising worked! 🙂
Emily Dicks says
Ha ha Lisa that’s too cute! Thanks 🙂
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
Sprinkles makes the world go round! And I know that Super Why! These are perfect!
Emily Dicks says
That makes me smile Tanya! I can’t be the only mom who wakes up in the middle if the night and ends up with cartoon songs stuck in my head!
Catherine says
Dear Emily, These cupcakes look perfect…what a beautiful day you had with your daughter. Sounds like so much fun. This brings back many fond memories. I love cooking and baking with my kids even if they are grown. Blessings, Catherine xo
Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper says
These look delicious! Sprinkles can brighten up any day.
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Antionette Blake says
Baking with kids are fun…I miss those days with my boys. Have a wonderful weekend!
Jennifer says
Aw my 3 year old son loves to bake too! These sound delish!! Thanks for linking up to Show & Share! I appreciate the support! Have a great week!
Katrina Vega says
Oh man Hubby is definitely going to love this one. He recently discovered fun fetti and loves it!
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