Pot of Gold Rainbow Cupcakes
Pot of Gold Rainbow Cupcakes are a delightful, colorful treat that brings joy to any occasion. With layers of vibrant cake and topped with creamy buttercream frosting, these cupcakes not only look stunning but also taste incredible. Perfect for birthday parties or festive gatherings, they are simple enough for bakers of all skill levels. Gather your loved ones for a fun baking activity and let your creativity shine through each colorful layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Buttercream frosting (to top)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla.
- 4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- 5. Divide batter into bowls and color each with food coloring.
- 6. Layer colored batter in cupcake liners.
- 7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- 8. Frost with buttercream and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg