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 Triple Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are the best funfetii cupcakes you’ll ever eat. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it's topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

Triple Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are the best funfetii cupcakes you’ll ever eat. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it’s topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

Triple Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are the best funfetii cupcakes you’ll ever eat. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it's topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

Guys, something amazing happened. Last week I put on a pair of jeans for the first time in err, 4 years? That sounds a little extreme, because I have tried on my previously owned jeans, but only to decide if I was keeping them or throwing them away. And by keeping them, I mean in the event that I ever wore jeans again.

Here is where I am going to share my story with you. So if you’re just here for the cupcakes, that’s cool. Scroll past this next part, mmkay?

Triple Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are the best funfetii cupcakes you’ll ever eat. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it's topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

Let me explain a little bit. It started years ago when I went through a major weight loss journey. At my smallest, I was 125 lbs, and my whole wardrobe completely changed. I could actually shop at real stores!

Fast-forward a few years when I started my relationship and soon to follow, this here dessert blog. That combined with a slowing metabolism as I aged out of my twenties, and I’ve found 20 pounds have crept up on me.

Well after years of politely suggesting that I wear something other than my beloved black leggings (the one’s I’ve built my wardrobe around), my kind-hearted fiancé finally nudged me to at least try wearing jeans again. This stuck some very emotional cords in me, there were even tears.

These Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are triple the funfetti. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it's topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

Every woman knows about the tire. The tire that sits above your pants, the one that draws eyes in every time you look in the mirror. It seems like it’s never going away. Even though I am 80 pounds lighter than I was at my heaviest, it certainly does not mean that I don’t live with those emotional scars.

So last week while I attending a conference, my bestie also nudged me to give it a try. I packed one pair of jeans to try and I wore them on the first day of the conference. Guys, it was SO liberating. I couldn’t believe that I could actually make it work, I felt like I fit it that much more because I wasn’t hiding behind my leggings.

So being the wonderful friend that she is, Lindsay took me jean shopping and let me try on every pair she brought with her so I could see what I did and did not like. Turns out I bought two pairs at Macys from the brand Kut from the Kloth, one that she was introduced to through Stitch Fix.

Triple Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are the best funfetii cupcakes you’ll ever eat. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it's topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

Today I wore jeans to work for the first time. I’m going to continue to try to find outfits that I can feel comfortable in, and try not to focus on my imperfections. I will try not to ask myself if I look too fat in this outfit. I will try to focus on how toned my muscles have become and celebrate how far I’ve come with my consistent workout routine. I will try and celebrate my successes because we don’t do that often enough.

I know it’s hard to talk about cupcakes after I just poured out my heart to you, but I think everyone needs a little funfetti in their lives, so I’m here to help.

These Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are triple the funfetti. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it's topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

These Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are triple the funfetti. First the obvious, vanilla funfetti cupcakes, next, the filling, which is an easy vanilla Mousse. Finally it’s topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream. If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know that I’m a huge fan of that whipped cream.

I’ve done quite a few of these cream pie cupcakes, because I just love the combination of the cake, the filling and the whipped topping. It’s a surprise every time you take a bite.

The mousse is so good you can just eat it with a spoon. It’s made with vanilla pudding and cake batter whipped cream. It’s a win win here.

These Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are triple the funfetti. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it's topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

There are a couple things I want to tell you about the whipped cream. You can either mix the sprinkles into the whipped cream or just sprinkle them on top. You can see that if you add them to the whipped cream, eventually the coating may start to “bleed” into your whipped cream, so it will start to look a little tie dye. Personally I prefer to add the sprinkles on top so that whipped cream stays a bit more white.

I recommend preparing the cake batter whipped cream for the filling separately from the whipped cream you need for the frosting. I always prefer to add the frosting as close to the serving time as possible. However, if you need to prepare these a night in advance, that’s fine too.

Cupcakes are my favorite, but I have to enjoy them in moderation if I want to keep fitting in my wonderful new jeans. So take an extra bite for me.

These Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are triple the funfetti. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it's topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

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Triple Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are the best funfetii cupcakes you’ll ever eat. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it's topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes

  • Author: Julianne Dell
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Total Time: 36 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cupcakes

Description

Triple Funfetti Cream Pie Cupcakes are the best funfetii cupcakes you’ll ever eat. It starts with a vanilla funfetti cupcakes, then it’s filled with an easy vanilla mousse. Finally it’s topped with a batch of cake batter whipped cream.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles

For the Filling:

  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 23 tablespoons vanilla cake mix

For the Frosting:

  • 1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup vanilla cake mix
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a cupcake pan with 16 cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients: cake mix, pudding mix, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract and sour cream. Beat on medium speed until all of the ingredients are well combined. Stir in the sprinkles.
  3. Divide the batter evenly, filling each liner about ⅔ full and bake at 350°F for 15 to 18 minutes until the cupcakes are set.
  4. Test the cupcakes for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.

For the Filling:

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the pudding mix and the milk and whisk just until the pudding mix starts to dissolve. Refrigerate until the pudding is completely firm.
  2. Prepare the whipped cream. Put the bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to get them really cold (this step is optional, but a common practice I suggest). Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and beat until soft peaks form.
  3. Add the vanilla cake mix and increase speed to medium high. Beat until stiff peak form.
  4. Remove the pudding from refrigerator (after it has set) and gently fold in whipped cream until it’s well combined. Place the filling in a Ziploc bag. Set in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use.
  5. To assemble the cupcakes, remove the middle of the cupcake using a spoon, knife or cupcake corer.
  6. Cut off the tip of the Ziploc bag and fill the center with the cheesecake mousse filling.

For the Topping:

  1. To make the whipped cream, prepare your mixing bowl as directed above by placing in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and beat until soft peaks form.
  3. Then slowly add the powdered sugar, vanilla cake mix and vanilla extract and increase the mixing speed to high and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  4. Use a large piping bag fitted with an open star tip and pipe the whipped cream on the cupcakes and garnish with sprinkles right before serving. These cupcakes must be refrigerated.
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

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14 Responses
  1. Ashley Hart

    If I make the cupcakes with filling (no frosting) a few days in advance – can I freeze them? Will the pudding in the middle hold and thaw well?

    1. Julianne - Beyond Frosting
      Beyond Frosting

      Hi Ashley, I have not tested this specifically. I would recommend freezing the cupcakes on their own, freezing them and then thawing them, adding the filling and frosting

  2. Sarah

    Is it safe to use cake mix without cooking it off in the oven first?

    Btw I have been loving your site!!! So many things to try!!!

    1. Julianne - Beyond Frosting
      Beyond Frosting

      Thanks Sarah! That’s actually your own decision to make. The cake mix can be heat treated the same way you would heat treat flour if you prefer.

      1. Sarah

        Okay, first, bless you for not only replying promptly but for replying at all! Seriously. That means so much. You wouldn’t believe how many bakers just ignore their followers questions. So thank you for taking the time to reply. Also, because I ADORE ABC and making it how would I translate the frosting recipe into a buttercream frosting versus a whipped cream?






    1. Julianne - Beyond Frosting
      Beyond Frosting

      Hi Vicki, that could be interesting! I would just worry about the filling seeping out the sides but if you were to refrigerate it first and then frost it with the funfetti whipped cream, that might work out.

  3. Elizabeth

    That’s a really inspiring story!!! I also lost a lot of weight recently and can wear jeans now too. But my exercise is nonexistent. So I have to really work on that. Keep it up!!!!

    1. Julianne - Beyond Frosting
      Beyond Frosting

      Hi Elizabeth. Thank you so much. First of all, congratulations to you, I know first hand it is very hard and takes a lot of determination! When I first wrote my weight loss story, it was pretty emotional to bring up all those past feelings. I have to remember that this is a long term goal and maintaining weight can be harder than actually using. So let’s celebrate the small stuff, like putting on a pair of jeans!

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