Make mini rainbow cupcakes for a party?

Planning a party? Wow your guests with adorable mini Rainbow Cupcakes that are as cute as they are delicious. These bite-sized treats will be the talk of the town as they deliver a burst of colors and flavors straight to your taste buds!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, make mini Rainbow Cupcakes for a party. Items include: all-purpose flour baking powder salt sugar unsalted butter eggs vanilla extract milk gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)

all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups
baking powder 2 1/2 teaspoons
salt 1/2 teaspoon
sugar 1 1/2 cups
unsalted butter 1/2 cup
eggs 3 large
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
milk 1 cup
gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) a few drops each

Take note
Ensure all ingredients and tools are safe for consumption. Handle hot oven and baking materials with caution.

1

Gather the Ingredients

Collect the following ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened), 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup milk, gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple).

2

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a mini cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Set it aside for later use.

3

Make the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

4

Divide and Color the Batter

Divide the batter equally into six smaller bowls. Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until the colors are vibrant and evenly distributed. Use red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple gel food coloring.

5

Layer the Cupcake Pans

Take your cupcake liners and layer a teaspoon of each colored batter into the bottom of each liner. Continue layering the colors until the liners are about two-thirds full. Remember to keep the order consistent for a beautiful rainbow effect.

6

Bake the Cupcakes

Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Rotate the pan halfway through baking. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

7

Add Frosting and Decorate

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with your favorite frosting, or use a simple buttercream frosting. You can also add colorful sprinkles or edible glitter to make them extra magical!