Funfetti Birthday Cupcakes

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together. Beat in vanilla extract.

Step 3

Beat in eggs, buttermilk, baking powder, and salt until smooth. Slowly add in flour until just combined.

Step 4

Gently stir in sprinkles using a rubber spatula. Do not over stir or colors will bleed.

Step 5

Fill each cupcake liner 1/2 full. Bake in the 350 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove cupcakes from tin and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

To make frosting, beat softened butter with vanilla extract and 2 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly add in remainder of powdered sugar and use milk to thin as needed. Transfer to a piping bag to frost. Decorate with additional sprinkles.