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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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 43kcal

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

  • Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Place liners in cupcake pan.
  • Prepare white cake mix batter according to package directions.
  • Split batter between three bowls. Add one color to each bowl.
  • Stir well until desired color is achieved and color is uniform.
  • Transfer each color of batter to a resealable bag.
  • Cut a small corner of the bag off. Squeeze a layer (about ½-inch thick) of color 1 into each cupcake liner.
  • Repeat with the second color.
  • and the third color.
  • Until cupcakes are full.
  • Bake cupcakes according to the time given on the box.
  • Remove from oven when toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Frosting

  • 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.
  • Transfer frosting to a resealable bag and cut a small corner off of the bag. When cupcakes are cooled, pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
  • Add desired sprinkles.
  • Enjoy every bite!

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 24servings | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg