Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez 
To get that double-decker look with the frosting, simply pipe a layer of the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes and gently roll it in a shallow dish of sprinkles.
Photos by: Maria Hedrick Photography
Cupcakes 2 1/4 cups cake flour (9 ounces), plus more for dusting the pans 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature 6 large egg whites (3/4 cup), at room temperature 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (12 1/4 ounces) 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks or 6 ounces), softened but still cool Easy American Buttercream Frosting 3 cups (680 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature 6 cups confectioners sugar, sifted Decorating & Assembly Cupcakes 1Glass Measurer: Pour milk, egg whites, and extracts into 2-cup glass measure, and mix with fork until blended. 2Mixer: Mix cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in bowl of electric mixer at slow speed. 3Add butter; continue beating at slow speed until mixture resembles moist crumbs, with no powdery streaks remaining. 4Add all but 1/2 cup of milk mixture to crumbs and beat at medium speed (or high speed if using handheld mixer) for 1 1/2 minutes. 5Add remaining 1/2 cup of milk mixture and beat 30 seconds more. Stop mixer and scrape sides of bowl. Return mixer to medium (or high) speed and beat 20 seconds longer. 6Divide and scoop batter evenly into cupcake liners. 7Bake at 350F. Bake until thin skewer or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting. Easy American Buttercream Frosting 1Cream the butter in a standing mixer. Aerate room temperature butter for about 1 minute on medium speed. 2Add the sugar, about 1 cup at a time, until it is fully incorporated. Then add the next cup and incorporate again. Repeat until you have added all the sugar. (Be sure to scrape down in between mixing). Last, add the vanilla and salt. Beat at low speed for 15 seconds until incorporated. Finally, whip (on medium to high speed) for about 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Decorating & Assembly 1Roll out Airhead Xtremes bites and cut the letters to spell out the desired word. 2For the first layer of frosting, squeeze the layer on top of the cupcake and roll in sprinkles. Add the second layer and squeeze. Add letters on top of frosted cupcake.
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I love the use of Airhead Extremes – very cute. I’m going to get my Little Nerds on it.
Thanks, Tessa! Have you ever had Airhead Extremes? They’re delicious.
These are so cute! Rainbow anything is the best but add my favorite candy and I’m sold!
Thanks, Kendall! I’m glad you enjoy them- now get to baking.
This is the most adorable video, and such a good recipe! Love the use of the sprinkles + the rainbow candy; so many colors. Kids are always going to love this. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Ryan! My boys for sure loved them.. loved eating them that is.
Oh my goodness I just love this, Your video is fantastic and the cupcakes look so fun! What a great project to do with a child.
Thank you, Dahn! Videos are so much more fun to make when I have my boys with me
These look like such fun, I was the ‘cupcake’ mom when my girls were growing up, I made thousands over the years, and I know I made lots of memories…love these!
Thanks so much Sue! I totally agree- making anything with the kiddos is just THAT much better.
What fun cupcakes! Perfect for a kids (or grownups!) party. Great video.
Thanks Kate! They definitely could be used for anything.
Oh my goodness! What a fun idea for the kiddos. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, Suzy! Its great to make with the kiddos but then the adults can get in on the eating action.
What a fun activity to do with your kids. The cupcakes look so fun.
Thanks, Sandi. They are certainly fun to make and eat.
Aw, these are so adorable and love how personalized they are!
Thank you Lorna. Personalization always makes it that much better.
i have made this pretty cupcakes with my brother and tastes very delicious
I’m so glad you enjoyed the cupcakes Azinro!