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    Home » Holidays » St. Patrick's Day

    Easy Rainbow Cupcakes

    Last updated: Mar 7, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Taste the rainbow with these adorable and super easy rainbow cupcakes!

    this awesome idea!

    Rainbow Cupcakes

    Whether you are looking for an easy dessert for a Rainbow party or want to be the fun mom and make these with your kiddos for St. Patrick's Day, these easy rainbow cupcakes are perfect!

    Ingredients

    You hardly need a recipe for these cute cupcakes especially if you use a box cake mix! But if you have the time, make your own frosting using the recipe below. Homemade frosting is quick to make and tastes so much better than store-bought!

    • Cake mix
    • eggs
    • oil
    • water
    • blue frosting (see below)
    • rainbow striped candies
    • gold sprinkles
    • Rolos
    • mini marshmallows

    Directions

    1. Make the cupcakes according to the cake mix directions. Let cool completely.
    2. Make buttercream frosting or use store-bought frosting. Dye blue.
    3. Spread the frosting on each cupcake.
    4. Place the rainbow striped candy into one end of the cupcake and arch it over into the other end, making a rainbow.
    5. Finally add gold sprinkles, Rolos, and mini marshmallows.

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    Other Easy Desserts For Kids

    • Cute Watermelon cookies
    • Easy Beach cupcakes

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    Easy Rainbow Cupcakes Frosting


    • Author: melissa
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    Description

    Cute rainbow cupcakes for St. Patrick's Day or a rainbow party! 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup salted butter, chilled (let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes)
    • 3 cups powdered sugar, measured and then sifted
    • 1.5–2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (use milk if you don't have on hand)
    • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Cream the butter for about 2 minutes until nice and fluffy.
    2. Slowly add the powdered sugar.
    3. Add the cream and vanilla and mix on medium speed for about 5-7 minutes.
    4. Before using, use a wooden spoon to mix out the air pockets.

    Notes

    • If you don't have cream, use regular milk instead. Use half the amount called for and add slowly until the desired thickness. 
    • Category: frosting

    Keywords: buttercream frosting, cupcakes, st. patrick's day recipes

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