Breathtaking Rainbow Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Assorted food coloring gels (red, blue, green, yellow, purple, and orange)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter evenly into six bowls. Use food coloring gels to tint each bowl of batter into vibrant rainbow colors.
- Spoon a small amount of each colored batter into each cupcake liner in rainbow order (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple).
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Frost with your favorite icing and decorate as desired.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 24 cupcakes
These Breathtaking Rainbow Cupcakes are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for your eyes. The vibrant rainbow colors make them a perfect addition to any celebration, from birthday parties to pride events. Each bite is a burst of moist, fluffy goodness, and the colorful swirls will bring a smile to your face. They are as fun to make as they are to eat, making them an ideal baking project to enjoy with family and friends. So, let your creativity shine, and whip up a batch of these delightful rainbow cupcakes to spread joy and positivity!
Nutritional Information (per cupcake):
– Calories: 190
– Total Fat: 6g
– Saturated Fat: 3.5g
– Cholesterol: 40mg
– Sodium: 150mg
– Total Carbohydrates: 31g
– Dietary Fiber: 0g
– Sugars: 20g
– Protein: 2g