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Rainbow Cupcakes

Rainbow Cupcakes are vanilla layered cupcakes that are a sweet and delicious summer time treat. These cupcakes can be made in a variety of colors to fit your occasion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 43 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • white cake mix prepared according to box directions
  • Food coloring of your choice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2-3 tablespoon milk
  • sprinkles of your choice

Instructions

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  1. Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
  2. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  3. Place liners in cupcake pan.
  4. Prepare white cake mix batter according to package directions.
  5. Split batter between three bowls. Add one color to each bowl.
  6. Stir well until desired color is achieved and color is uniform.
  7. Transfer each color of batter to a resealable bag.
  8. Cut a small corner of the bag off. Squeeze a layer (about ½-inch thick) of color 1 into each cupcake liner.
  9. Repeat with the second color.
  10. and the third color.
  11. Until cupcakes are full.
  12. Bake cupcakes according to the time given on the box.
  13. Remove from oven when toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting
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  1. To prepare frosting, beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and milk together. If it is too thick, add a little milk. If it is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
  2. Transfer frosting to a resealable bag and cut a small corner off of the bag. When cupcakes are cooled, pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
  3. Add desired sprinkles.
  4. Enjoy every bite!

Notes

  • Are you looking for a delicious cupcake recipe? Check out our Summer Cupcake Recipes for so many yummy ideas. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 24servings Calories 43kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 9mg (0%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43

% Daily Value*

Serving 24servings
Calories 43kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 9mg 0%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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