Description
Indulge in the vibrant delight of Rainbow Cupcakes, where fluffy layers of vanilla cake are infused with bright colors and topped with creamy frosting and playful sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a sweet treat, these eye-catching cupcakes promise to brighten anyone’s day with their cheerful appearance and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into bowls and add gel food coloring for vibrant hues.
- Layer colored batter into cupcake liners in dollops.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with buttercream icing in assorted colors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg