Vanilla Cupcakes
Light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for a quick treat or celebration.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 3g

Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 tub vanilla frosting
- 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the 1 box vanilla cake mix, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes.
- 4
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Frost the cooled cupcakes with the 1 tub vanilla frosting and top with the 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles.
Tools you’ll need
- muffin tin
- paper liners
- large bowl
- electric mixer
- wire rack
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