Rainbow Cupcakes: A Sweet and Colorful Treat
Rainbow cupcakes are a popular dessert choice for birthday parties, baby showers, and other festive occasions. They are easy to make and can be customized to any color scheme.
Ingredients:
* 1 box white cake mix
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 3 eggs
* 1 cup water
* Food coloring in 6 different colors
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, eggs, and water. Mix until well combined.
3. Divide the batter evenly among 6 small bowls. Add a different color of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the batter is evenly colored.
4. Scoop a spoonful of each colored batter into each cupcake liner. Repeat until all the batter has been used.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
* For a more intense color, add more food coloring.
* To create a layered effect, alternate the colors of batter as you spoon it into the cupcake liners.
* If you don't have food coloring, you can use natural food dyes like beet juice (red), spinach juice (green), and blueberry juice (blue).
* Decorate the cupcakes with frosting, sprinkles, or other toppings.
Variations:
* Try using different cake mixes, such as chocolate or yellow cake mix.
* Add flavorings like vanilla extract or almond extract to the batter.
* Fill the cupcakes with a fruit filling or frosting.
Rainbow cupcakes are a fun and festive treat that are sure to please everyone. They are easy to make and can be customized to any taste. So next time you need a dessert for a special occasion, give rainbow cupcakes a try!