Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 and ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Baking powder - 1 and ½ teaspoons
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup (1 stick), softened
• Large eggs - 2
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Whole milk - ½ cup
• Colored sprinkles - ¼ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. 2.

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3.

   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. 4.

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.

6. 6.

   Fold in the sprinkles gently to avoid overmixing.

7. 7.

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

8. 8.

   Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9.

   Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Nutritional Facts