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Fluffy Pull-Apart Confetti Cupcake Cake

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A soft, fluffy pull-apart cupcake cake decorated with colorful confetti sprinkles and light buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrations and easy to share.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • ¾ cup (about 90 grams) rainbow confetti sprinkles (non-melting preferred)
  • For frosting:
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • Additional confetti sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. With mixer on low, alternately add dry ingredients in three parts and milk in two parts, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in confetti sprinkles with a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are lightly golden.
  9. Cool cupcakes completely on a cooling rack, at least 30 minutes.
  10. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed. Add vanilla and heavy cream, then beat on high until fluffy and spreadable.
  11. Arrange cupcakes tightly in a 3×4 grid on a serving platter. Spread frosting over top and sides, filling gaps between cupcakes.
  12. Sprinkle additional confetti sprinkles on top for decoration.
  13. Serve immediately or store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

Use non-melting bakery-grade sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. Cream butter and sugar thoroughly for fluffy cupcakes. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to avoid melting. Frosting consistency can be adjusted with more cream or powdered sugar as needed. Store cupcakes at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze individually for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: cupcake cake, pull-apart cake, confetti cupcake, celebration dessert, easy cupcake recipe, buttercream frosting

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