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Saint patricks day rainbow cupcakes

Saint Patrick's Day Rainbow Cupcakes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the icing

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 tbsp milk (or non-dairy alternative)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • green food coloring (gel or liquid)

For the rainbow decoration

  • edible gold flakes/strips, dazzle dust or gold sprinkles (for the ends of the rainbow, optional)
  • rainbow candy strips 

Instructions
 

Cupcakes

  • Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat. Place 12 cupcake liners into a cupcake pan.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, and whisk them together.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and mix thoroughly to combine them into the batter. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Stir until just combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds of the way.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before adding any decorations.

Icing

  • In a large bowl, whip the softened butter until it becomes smooth.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until it is fully mixed in.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of milk. Add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
  • Add green food coloring until you reach your preferred shade of green.
  • After the cupcakes have cooled, spread a generous amount of green frosting on top. For the best results, use a spatula or palette knife.

Rainbow decoration

  • Cut rainbow candy strips into pieces that are long enough to create a small arch on top of each cupcake.
  • Carefully press both ends of the rainbow strip into the frosting to form a rainbow arch.
  • Add gold flakes and sprinkles at the end of the rainbow. For an extra touch, you can use licorice candy to mimic a pot of gold, and top it off with more sprinkles and/or gold flakes.
Keyword Cupcakes, St. Patrick's Day, Sweet
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