Rainbow Cupcakes with Vanilla Cloud Frosting Recipe
Bring a splash of color and a touch of magic to your dessert table with these RAINBOW CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA CLOUD FROSTING! Perfect for parties, birthdays, or simply brightening someone’s day, these cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat. Each bite reveals vibrant layers of red, yellow, green, blue and purple cake topped with a dreamy, fluffy vanilla cloud frosting that’s light as air and packed with sweet Vanilla Flavor. Whether you’re baking with kids or surprising you friends, these rainbow delights are sure to bring smiles all round.
Ingredients:
For the Rainbow Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Cloud Flavoring Extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Primary Pack Oil Based Food Coloring-Set of 8
For the Vanilla Cloud Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Cloud Flavoring Extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Make the Rainbow Cupcakes:
1. Preheat & Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with Cupcake Liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
4. Add Eggs & Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add Vanilla Cloud Flavoring Extract and mix until combined.
5. Add Dry Ingredients & Milk:
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk in batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
6. Divide & Color the Batter:
Evenly divide the batter into 5 small bowls. Add a few drops of Food Coloring to each to create red, yellow, green, blue, and purple batters. Stir each until color is well-blended.
7. Layer the Colors:
Using a spoon or piping bag, layer each colored batter into the cupcake liners in this order: purple, blue, green, yellow, red. Gently spread each layer before adding the next to keep them neat.
8. Bake:
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
Make the Vanilla Cloud Frosting:
1. Beat the Butter:
In a large bowl, beat the butter until pale and creamy.
2. Add Sugar Gradually:
Add sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating on low at first to avoid a sugar cloud, then increasing speed to medium-high.
3. Add Vanilla Cloud & Cream:
Pour in Vanilla Cloud Flavoring Extract and 2 tbsp cream. Beat until fluffy (2–3 minutes). If needed, add a little more cream to reach your desired consistency.
4. Frost the Cupcakes:
Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with your favorite tip. Pipe generous swirls on each cooled cupcake. Finally, add a generous Sprinkle Of Classic Rainbow Jimmies on top of the cream cupcake for a colorful and fun finish.