Description
This quick and easy 5-Minute Funfetti Frosting is perfect for cakes and cupcakes, featuring a smooth buttery base sweetened with confectioners sugar and adorned with colorful rainbow sprinkles for a fun and festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened (227g)
- 3 cups confectioners sugar (360g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons half and half cream (or milk)
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (classic jimmy sprinkles)
Instructions
- Mix Butter and Sugar: Add the softened butter and confectioners sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Start mixing on low speed, gradually increasing to medium as the mixture comes together. Continue mixing on medium for 1 minute to ensure a smooth texture.
- Add Flavor and Cream: Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the vanilla extract along with the half and half cream. Mix on low-medium speed for 1 minute to combine all ingredients well and create a creamy consistency.
- Incorporate Sprinkles: Finally, add the rainbow sprinkles to the frosting and mix by hand gently until evenly distributed throughout the frosting. This prevents the sprinkles from breaking down and keeps their vibrant color intact.
Notes
- To achieve a fluffier texture, ensure the butter is softened but not melted.
- You can substitute half and half with whole milk or heavy cream for different richness.
- Use the frosting immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
- For vegan adaptation, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative and use plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Funfetti frosting, rainbow sprinkles frosting, quick frosting recipe, cupcake frosting, cake frosting, buttercream frosting
