Rainbow cupcakes –Y’all, get ready to brighten up your day with these Easy Rainbow Buttercream Cupcakes! These sweet treats are not just a delight for your taste buds, but they’re a feast for your eyes too. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or just when you wanna sprinkle a little joy in your life, these cupcakes are sure to make everyone smile. Let’s dive into this colorful baking adventure!
Rainbow Buttercream Cupcakes
Check out this vibrant masterpiece:
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined—don’t overdo it!
- Divide the batter evenly into six bowls. Use the food coloring to color each bowl with a different rainbow hue.
- Spoon each color into the cupcake liners one at a time, layering them to create a rainbow effect.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, and then vanilla extract and heavy cream if using. Beat until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream and add any sprinkles or extra decorations you desire.
And there you have it! From the mixing to the frosting, these Easy Rainbow Buttercream Cupcakes are sure to bring all the good vibes and flavor to your gatherings. Enjoy and let the joy overflow!