Ingredients
Yield: 12 STANDARD CUPCAKES OR 24 MINI
CUPCAKES:
1 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla; or greek yogurt; or sour cream)
3/4 cup milk (cow's milk; or soy milk; or almond milk)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup rainbow jimmies/sprinkles (not nonpareils)
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM:
3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or half-and-half*
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
salt, to taste
Preparation