Rainbow Cupcakes with Gold Sprinkles: A Delightful Treat!
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These Rainbow Cupcakes with Gold Sprinkles are a colorful and delightful treat perfect for any celebration.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- Gold sprinkles for decoration
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter into six bowls and add a different food coloring to each bowl.
- Layer the colored batters into the cupcake liners, starting with purple and ending with red.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before decorating with gold sprinkles.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, use gel food coloring.
- These cupcakes can be frosted with your favorite frosting for added flavor.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg