Mini Confetti Cupcakes + Tom Tom's Class Birthday Party

For Thomas’ class birthday party I whipped up some classic sprinkle cupcakes. There is just something so happy about biting into a confetti of colors that makes these treats perfect for birthday celebrations.

I’ve already shared my Homemade Funfetti Cupcake recipe with y’all before. However, I only use half that recipe these days because there is definitely no time to bake from scratch! Instead I swap out the homemade cupcake ingredients for the equally delicious funfetti boxed mix. Then I top it with my faaaaaaavorite classic whipped buttercream frosting:

Whipped Vanilla Buttercream

From Carolina Charm

Ingredients
1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 lb confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3 tbsp. heavy cream
1 ½ tbsp. vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Directions
In a large bowl, whip the butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth (about 1 minute). One cup at a time, add in the confectioners’ sugar and mix on medium-low speed until incorporated. Add the salt. Continue to beat on medium-high speed until smooth (about 1-2 minutes). Mix in the heavy cream and vanilla on low speed until well blended. Increase the mixer speed and whip on high speed until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed (about 4-5 minutes).

Yields 2 dozen cupcakes

Thomas shares a birthday with his classmate Ellerbie so we threw a joint class party. I offered to make the cupcakes and baked half in pink liners and half in green liners to celebrate the birthday twins.