15-Minute Vanilla Cupcakes with Sprinkles
Fluffy mug cupcakes baked in the microwave, topped with buttercream frosting and rainbow sprinkles. Makes 6 individual cupcakes in under 15 minutes from start to finish.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- 1
Whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl until combined.
- 2
Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until batter is smooth with no lumps.
- 3
Divide batter evenly among 6 microwave-safe mug-cake cups or ramekins.
- 4
Microwave each cup individually on high for 60–90 seconds until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 5
Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Let cupcakes cool 2 minutes, then top each with a dollop of frosting and sprinkles.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- whisk
- spoon
- 6 microwave-safe mug-cake cups or ramekins (8 oz each)
- microwave
- toothpick
- electric mixer or hand mixer
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