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Rainbow Cupcakes

Fun and colorful cupcakes perfect for any celebration, layered with six vibrant colors inside each cup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
Coloring
  • Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) Use as much as needed for desired color intensity
Toppings
  • Frosting (to top cupcakes) Any flavor of your choice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter into six bowls and color each with a different food coloring.
  6. Spoon each colored batter into the cupcake liners, layering the colors to create a rainbow effect.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let cupcakes cool before frosting them with your favorite frosting.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to three months.