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

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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
Whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl until combined.
- 2
Add milk, oil, and vanilla; stir until just smooth with no lumps.
- 3
Divide batter evenly into four microwave-safe ramekins or mugs.
- 4
Microwave each ramekin for 60 seconds on high until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 5
While cakes cool, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- 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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