Chocolate Rainbow Cupcakes
Chocolate Rainbow Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with a burst of vibrant colors, making them perfect for any celebration or just to brighten your day. Each soft, moist cupcake is topped with a swirl of fluffy frosting in every shade of the rainbow, creating a visual feast and a joyful taste experience. Easy to make and fun to customize, these cupcakes promise happiness in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon the batter into liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- For frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; add heavy cream until desired consistency is reached. Color as desired and swirl atop cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg