Carlee's Celebrate Spring Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 box vanilla cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sprinkles

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and evenly distribute the batter into each cup.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
5. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
6. To make the frosting, cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Slowly add in the heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until light and fluffy.
7. Frost the cooled cupcakes and top with sprinkles.

Interesting Facts

• These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• You can use any type of frosting for these cupcakes.
• These cupcakes are perfect for springtime celebrations, like Easter and Mother's Day.