Rainbow Butter Cupcakes

Rainbow butter cupcakes are a fun and colorful twist on traditional cupcakes. They are perfect for birthday parties and other celebrations, and kids especially love the vibrant rainbow colors!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Rainbow Butter Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Baking Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 6 drop Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
• 1.5 cup Buttercream frosting
• 2 tablespoon Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Divide the batter evenly into 6 bowls.
7. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the desired colors are achieved.
8. Spoon a small amount of each colored batter into each cupcake liner, creating a rainbow effect.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
11. Frost the cupcakes with buttercream frosting and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles.
12. Enjoy your delicious rainbow butter cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 33g11%

Sugars 22g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.