Description
Delightful rainbow cupcakes with fluffy buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- For the frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with milk.
- Divide the batter into several bowls, adding food coloring to each. Mix gently to combine.
- Spoon colored batter into cupcake liners, swirling with a toothpick if desired.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, and adjust with milk to desired consistency.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Enjoy your colorful creations!
Notes
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, rainbow, dessert, buttercream, baking