Decorate rainbow cupcakes like a pro?

Ready to take your baking skills to the next level? Learn how to decorate Rainbow Cupcakes like a pro with our step-by-step guide. From vibrant frosting to creative toppings, these cupcakes will be a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, decorate Rainbow Cupcakes like a pro. Items include: all-purpose flour baking powder salt unsalted butter granulated sugar eggs vanilla extract milk food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) powdered sugar pinch of salt rainbow sprinkles or edible glitter

all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups
baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
salt 1/4 teaspoon
unsalted butter 1/2 cup
granulated sugar 1 cup
eggs 2 large
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
milk 1/2 cup
food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) a few drops
powdered sugar 3 cups
pinch of salt a pinch
rainbow sprinkles or edible glitter as desired

Take note
Be careful when handling hot baking trays and sharp decorating tools.

1

Prepare the Cupcake Batter

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, gather the ingredients for the cupcake batter: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature), 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup milk, and food coloring in rainbow shades (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple). In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Divide the batter equally into six separate bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix until you get vibrant colors for all the rainbow shades.

2

Bake the Cupcakes

Line a cupcake pan with paper liners, then spoon a small amount of each colored batter into each liner, layering the colors to create a rainbow effect. Fill the liners about 2/3 full, being careful not to overfill. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

3

Prepare the Frosting

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. You will need 3 cups of powdered sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 2-3 tablespoons of milk. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you achieve the desired consistency for piping. If desired, divide the frosting into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to match the rainbow colors.

4

Decorate the Cupcakes

Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, it's time to decorate! Fill a piping bag fitted with a large round tip (or use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off) with the frosting. Starting from the center of each cupcake, pipe a swirl of frosting, gradually working your way outward to create a rainbow pattern. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes. If desired, you can top each cupcake with rainbow sprinkles or edible glitter for an extra touch of sparkle. Enjoy your beautifully decorated rainbow cupcakes!