Description
Pot of Gold Cupcakes are a whimsical delight that adds a splash of color and joy to any celebration. With a soft vanilla base hiding a golden surprise center, these cupcakes are topped with vibrant rainbow frosting and sprinkled with colorful candy. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or even just because, they are as fun to make as they are to eat. Gather your loved ones and indulge in these sweet treats that promise smiles with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg