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10-Minute Vanilla Cupcakes with Frosting & Sprinkles

Mug-cake cupcakes baked in ramekins in the microwave, topped with whipped vanilla frosting and rainbow sprinkles. Ready to eat in under 10 minutes total.

Total time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
3g
10-Minute Vanilla Cupcakes with Frosting & Sprinkles
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl until combined.

  2. 2

    Add milk, oil, and vanilla; stir until just smooth with no lumps.

  3. 3

    Divide batter evenly into four microwave-safe ramekins or mugs.

  4. 4

    Microwave each ramekin for 60 seconds on high until a toothpick comes out clean.

  5. 5

    While cakes cool, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.

  6. 6

    Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes and top with rainbow sprinkles.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave
  • four 6-8 oz microwave-safe ramekins or mugs
  • medium mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • toothpick
  • hand mixer or fork

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