Baking · serves 2

Celebration Sprinkle Cupcakes

Vanilla cupcakes with sprinkles through the batter. The birthday default.

45 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200g plain flour
  • 180g caster sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 180ml milk
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 90ml sunflower oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 50g sprinkles, plus extra
  • Frosting: 150g butter, 300g icing sugar, 2 tbsp milk

Method

  1. Milk and vinegar, 5 minutes.
  2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add soured milk, oil and vanilla.
  3. Fold the sprinkles in last and get it into the oven quickly — they bleed colour if the batter stands.
  4. Cases three-quarters full. 180°C for 20 minutes.
  5. Cool completely.
  6. Beat butter, icing sugar and milk until very pale, pipe on, more sprinkles.

Questions people ask about Celebration Sprinkle Cupcakes

How long does Celebration Sprinkle Cupcakes take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of maida in Celebration Sprinkle Cupcakes?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Celebration Sprinkle Cupcakes ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Celebration Sprinkle Cupcakes vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Celebration Sprinkle Cupcakes?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Celebration Sprinkle Cupcakes?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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