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Candy Corn Funfetti Cupcakes: A Sweet and Festive Treat

Brighten up your celebrations with Candy Corn Funfetti Cupcakes! These sweet and colorful treats are perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles funfetti style
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Yellow and orange gel food coloring optional
  • Candy corn for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag and tip (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prepare
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. Mix dry ingredients
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Cream butter and sugar
  6. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Combine wet and dry ingredients
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Fold in the sprinkles gently to avoid color bleeding.
  9. Bake the cupcakes
  10. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Prepare the frosting
  12. Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Divide the frosting into two bowls and color one bowl yellow and the other orange, if desired.
  13. Decorate the cupcakes
  14. Use a piping bag to swirl the yellow and orange frostings together for a candy corn effect. Garnish each cupcake with a piece of candy corn.