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Rainbow Swirl Cupcakes
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup of softened butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup of milk, until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into 6 small bowls. Add a few drops of each color of food coloring to each bowl, creating red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple batters.
- Spoon a small amount of each colored batter into the cupcake liners, layering the colors to create a rainbow effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Rainbow Swirl Cupcakes have a vibrant history, originating in the United States as a fun and colorful treat. These delightful cupcakes are a popular choice for birthday parties, baby showers, and other festive occasions. The trend of rainbow swirl cupcakes gained momentum in the 1990s, with pastry chefs experimenting with vibrant food coloring and creative swirling techniques to achieve the mesmerizing rainbow effect. Today, these cupcakes are a staple in bakeries across the country, with renowned pastry chefs adding their own unique twists to the classic recipe. For the best version of this dish, seek out bakeries known for their creative and high-quality cupcakes, or try making them at home using gel food coloring for vibrant swirls.
50 min
12
220 calories
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