Rainbow Frosted Cupcakes
Rainbow frosted cupcakes are a fun and colorful dessert, perfect for birthdays, kids' parties, or any occasion that calls for a little extra color. This cupcake is not only visually appealing but also delicious, as the soft, vanilla-flavored cake and light whipped cream frosting harmonize perfectly. With the help of food coloring, you can easily achieve the rainbow effect, which is guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone's face. Its origins come from the American cupcake culture, where creative cake decoration has always been very popular.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) while preparing the batter.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla sugar.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the oil and milk. Mix until smooth.
4
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.
5
Divide the batter into four equal portions, then add a different food coloring to each portion.
6
Layer the different colored batters into muffin liners to create a rainbow effect.
7
Bake the cupcakes for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
9
Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the powdered sugar. Divide the frosting into four portions and add a different food coloring to each.
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Layer the colored frostings into a piping bag, then pipe onto the cupcakes to create a rainbow effect.
