Rainbow Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Rainbow Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 1 box (18.25 Oz. Box) White Cake Mix; 2 whole Eggs; 1 cup Sour Cream; 1/2 cups Milk; 1/3 cups Vegetable Oil; Food Coloring; _____; FOR THE ICING:; 3 sticks Butter, At Room Temperature; 6 cups Confectioners Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 pinch Salt; 5 Tablespoons Milk

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
1 box (18.25 Oz. Box) White Cake Mix
2 whole Eggs
1 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cups Milk
1/3 cups Vegetable Oil
Food Coloring
_____
FOR THE ICING:
3 sticks Butter, At Room Temperature
6 cups Confectioners Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 pinch Salt
5 Tablespoons Milk

1
Combine all cupcake ingredients until incorporated (about 30 seconds). Scrape the sides of the bowl and then beat on medium-high speed for 3 minutes.
2
Divide batter according to how many colors you are using. I used 5 colors and it worked out to a little over 1 cup for each color. I used Wilton brand gel colors; they're the top of the line.
3
To get a layered stripe like I used, you'll want to put a spoonful of each color in the cupcake one at a time. The batter is thick, so it won't spread on its own. A great tip is to set out a little bowl of water where you're working. Dip your finger in the water and then gently spread the batter out. The water will make it so the batter doesn't stick to your fingers.
4
Bake according to the package directions, until a toothpick comes out dry. Makes around 15 cupcakes.
5
For the icing:
6
Add butter and powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until combined. Gradually add milk (you may not need all of it) and beat for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
7
Frost cooled cupcakes.

2166

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

307

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 1 box (18.25 Oz. Box) White Cake Mix, 2 whole Eggs, 1 cup Sour Cream, and more.

Yes, Rainbow Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Rainbow Cupcakes

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