The Perfect Cupcakes for Any Birthday

These fluffy and moist birthday cupcakes are flecked with sprinkles and topped with your favorite frosting. My recipe serves 12 and doubles easily.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups cake flour (170g)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled until no longer warm to the touch (85g)
• ¼ cup vegetable, avocado, or canola oil (or use olive oil, just note that they will impart a subtle taste on the finished product) (60ml)
• ½ cup sour cream (113g)
• 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup whole milk (60ml)
• ⅓ cup sprinkles (jimmies or sequins, nonpareils are not advised)
• 1 batch white chocolate frosting (or your favorite frosting)