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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
Vanilla Cupcakes
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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. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.

  5. 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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