Just looking at these cupcakes makes me so happy! Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the sprinkles I bought to make these are called “unicorn love,” but there’s something about a classic vanilla cupcake plus bright, colorful sprinkles that’s hard not to love. Top them with a fluffy cloud of vanilla buttercream frosting and extra sprinkles, and they’re the perfect way to celebrate any occasion (or Friday).
Cannabis Confetti Cupcakes
Equipment
- Oven
- Muffin tin
Ingredients
For the cupcakes
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cannabis coconut oil melted
- 10 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
For the frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
For the cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 standard muffin pans with paper liners. Set out butter for the frosting to let it come to room temperature.
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl until there are no more lumps and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the eggs, coconut oils, milk, and vanilla extract and mix with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gently fold in the sprinkles by hand being sure not to overmix because the sprinkles will bleed into the batter.
- Fill each paper liner 2/3 full and bake 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting
- Beat the butter using a hand mixer or an electric mixer with a paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy and smooth. The color should be visibly lighter.
- Gradually add in the sugar and mix until combined.
- Add the vanilla and salt and whip until creamy. If the frosting is too stiff, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.