Rainbow Cupcakes

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   In a large mixing bowl, use whisk to beat sugar into butter until creamy and fluffy.

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   Mixture should be light in color.

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   Slowly stir in eggs and flour, making sure each egg is thoroughly stirred in.

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   Mix in vanilla.

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   Stir in milk 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition.

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   Divide mixture evenly into 6 smaller bowls.

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   Add food coloring in the following manner.

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   Bowl # 1 8 drops red

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    Bowl # 2 8 drops yellow 4 red

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    Bowl # 3 8 drops yellow

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    Bowl # 4 8 drops green

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    Bowl # 5 8 drops blue

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    Bowl # 6 8 drops blue 4 drops red

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    Mix well until the colors are evenly distributed.

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    Line muffin pan with muffin cups.

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    Starting with purple, spoon batter evenly into each of the muffin cups.

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    Spreading slightly, continue layering colors.

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    After purple, layer blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.

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    Bake for approximately 20 minutes at 400F.

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    Top with your favorite frosting (I use a white frosting to make the colors stand out more).

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    ENJOY!

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    ;-)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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