Remember back in elementary school when everyone would bring in cupcakes on their birthday? How psyched were you when a kid brought in funfetti cupcakes? They were THE BEST. My friends and I still make and eat them on occasion. But I’m pretty anti- cooking from a box when doing it from scratch is so easy, so I decided to try and make my own funfetti cupcakes. I was going to a little gathering for the birthdays of two of my friends, and I decided it was the perfect occasion to make them, considering I’ve been friends with both birthday girls since elementary school.
I loosely followed a recipe I found on Baking Bites, making a few changes of my own. First whisk together the milk (1/2 C), egg whites (3 large), vanilla extract, and almond extract together. I find almond extract a bit overpowering, so I used the full 1/4 t the recipe called for, but then used a lot more than the 1 t of vanilla extract it called for. I’m a big vanilla extract fan!
Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.
Now you’re ready to make the frosting. I didn’t have a metal bowl like the recipe said to use, so I used a saucepan. Stir together the sugar (1 1/2 C), egg whites (2 large), water (1/3 C), light corn syrup (2 t), and cream of tartar (1/4). Put whatever bowl or pot you used over another saucepan filled with simmering water, but don’t let the pan on top touch the water. Using a handheld mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture “resembles soft marshmallow fluff” and then on high until it’s nice and thick.
Take bowl off the heat and add vanilla extract (1 t, but I added more!) and beat another 5 minutes, until the mixture is cool.
Frost the cupcakes and add more sprinkles. This time, I used the round ones.
I popped them in my cupcake carrier, whipped up a few more treats, and went off to the party. 
They ended up looking adorable and tasting delicious, though not quite like the original from-the-box funfetti. I really liked the marshmallow-like frosting and will definitely be using that recipe in the future. They really do look like the perfect birthday cupcake!
The girls enjoying the birthday celebration pre-going out!
[Sues]
When I saw the title of this post I said (outloud): “fuck you, no way.” And then people in the cafe around me looked up and were like “um… who is the girl in pigtails cussing at?”
But I didn’t CARE because I LOVE Funfetti cupcakes and I love you and these look delicious and I must make them.
HOW ARE WE NOT REAL LIFE FRIENDS YET?!
those look amazing. i’m so sad i’m missed them. BUT you can come visit me at Sweet and get tons of cupcakes ahhhhhh adfjkls;jfklasjfasd!
Those round sprinkles are such a serious serious throwback to My Little Pony cartoons and Babysitter’s Club books (kid sister Karen days). I LOVE.
And I think Nic is definitely invited to the next cupcake party. Sas too because I think we’re gonna get along.
Oh my gosh! Those look awesome.
Whoooosh!
Oh that was me being transported back to my childhood.
hey cuties
You gotta love a woman who owns a cupcake carrier.
These look freaking fantabulous! Who doesn’t love funfetti?!
I absolutely love your blog! I’m just starting out now, but I plan on adding you guys to my favorites. I work full time at Disney, so I have about zero free time and the most abnormal schedule on earth, but I cook every change I get.
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Did TKTC just invite me to your cupcake shenanigans?! I THINK SO!
Weeeee!!!!!
Love Love love your blog!!!!!!! Can’t wait to try some of your recipes out.
i am so excited to bake these!!!