Vanilla Cupcakes with Rainbow Sprinkles and Chocolate Syrup

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

9. 9

   Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Once cooled, drizzle chocolate syrup over the top of each cupcake before serving.