Funfetti Cupcakes

(www.thefarmgirlrecipes.blogspot.com)

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 c. sugar

2 whole eggs

1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

1 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/3 c. milk

1/3 c. assorted brightly colored sprinkles plus more for top of frosting

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.  Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Add half of the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add the milk. Once mixed, add remaining dry ingredients. Fold in assorted sprinkles.

2.  Pour into cupcake tins and fill 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool, then frost.  

Makes about 12 cupcakes.

Vanilla Buttercream

2 sticks of butter, softened

2 1/2 c. powdered sugar

1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

1 Tbsp. of cream (or milk)

1.  Cream butter in the bowl of an electric mixture until completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add in powdered sugar slowly. Gradually increase mixer speed and add vanilla and cream, then beat for 2-3 minutes, scraping down sides and bottom of the bowl.  If frosting is too thick, add 1 tsp. of cream at a time until desired consistency is reached.   If it’s too thin, add sugar gradually until it thickens. Frost cupcakes and top with sprinkles and mini cupcake, if desired.  Enjoy!