Cupcakes are a delightful treat that can brighten up any occasion. With their fluffy texture and sweet flavors, they are a favorite among people of all ages. Among the many cupcake variations, "Over the Rainbow Cupcakes" stand out with their vibrant colors and cheerful appearance. Inspired by the iconic song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," these cupcakes are a delightful way to add a touch of magic to your next celebration. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating these enchanting treats.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
OVER THE RAINBOW CUPCAKES
These rainbow cupcakes from scratch make for a psychedelic and delicious treat! Kids will love the way they look and adults will love the moist texture and delicious flavor. Perfect for birthday parties and bake sales. Eat these plain or decorate with a vanilla buttercream frosting and you won't go wrong!
Provided by kris
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together three times. Set aside.
- Beat egg whites in a bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating just until soft peaks form.
- Beat butter in a separate bowl until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and cream and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk a small amount at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Add egg whites and mix well.
- Set out 6 bowls. Add 1 drop of food coloring to the bowls, using a different color in each bowl. Divide the cupcake batter evenly between the bowls. Stir until the coloring is evenly distributed throughout the batter. Add more food coloring, a drop at a time, until desired color is reached.
- Using a tablespoon, spoon the first colored batter into the bottom of each cupcake liner in the prepared pan. Gently spread out to the edge of the liner to create an even layer. Repeat with remaining colors.
- Bake in the preheated oven a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly in pan, then remove to cool completely on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 227.2 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
RAINBOW CUPCAKES
I've been making these colorful cupcakes with my mom since I was in high school. The cheery sweets are as fun to make as they are to eat. -Tammy Quinn, Lynden, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Prepare cake mix according to package directions., Divide batter into six separate bowls, tinting each with food coloring to make purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red batter. Fill prepared cups two-thirds full, alternating tablespoonfuls of colored batter., Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. If desired, using a new small paintbrush, paint five stripes with food coloring inside a pastry bag fitted with a round tip. Fill bag with whipped cream. Pipe over cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts :
RAINBOW OF CUPCAKES
Decorate cupcakes made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix with a rainbow of your favorite colors for a pot-of-gold-taste dessert.
Provided by Bree Hester
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
- Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Tint frosting with desired food colors. Pipe or spread frosting on cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
RAINBOW CUPCAKES
Make someone smile with these cheery rainbow cupcakes. The striped sponge and buttercream sprinkle topping are sure to brighten anyone's day
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 50m
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and fill a cupcake tray with 10 cases.
- Beat the butter, vanilla and caster sugar together with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Gradually whisk in the eggs, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- Mix in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Divide into five bowls and colour each a different shade with a drop of food colouring. We chose red, yellow, green, blue and purple.
- Starting with the end of the rainbow (in our case purple), evenly spread 1 tsp of the mixture into each cupcake case using a piping bag or the back of a teaspoon. Top with 1 tsp of the next colour and spread - be careful not to mix the colours together whilst bringing the mix all the way to the edge of the case. Repeat until all the colours are used up and you're left with an even layer of red on the top.
- Bake for 15 mins, until a skewer inserted into the middle of each cake comes out clean. Leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the buttercream, beat the butter until very soft. Add the icing sugar, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt and whisk together until smooth (start off slowly to avoid an icing sugar cloud). Beat in the milk until combined.
- Pipe the buttercream on top of the cupcakes using a circular nozzle, or spread on with a palette knife. Top with sprinkles, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 41 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Follow the recipe carefully, especially when baking, as even small changes can affect the outcome.
- Preheat your oven before baking to ensure even cooking.
- Let your cupcakes cool completely before frosting them to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Be creative with your frosting and decorations to make your cupcakes unique and visually appealing.
- Store your cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
With so many delicious variations to choose from, there's sure to be an over-the-rainbow cupcake recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a classic vanilla cupcake, a funfetti cupcake, or something more unique, you're sure to find the perfect recipe in this collection. So grab your apron and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake up a rainbow of deliciousness!
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