Rainbow Cupcakes are perfect for birthday parties or any fun celebration! They make a surprisingly easy, but impressive dessert that your guests will love.
A box of white cake mix, food coloring, frosting and some sprinkles are all you need to make these beautiful cupcakes!
Don't you just love when a recipe is easy and super impressive? If so, you've got to try these Rainbow Cupcakes!
I made them for a rollerskating party, but you can use them for a rainbow party, a unicorn themed party or even a mermaid themed party.
Just change the colors to go with whatever theme you've got!
How to make rainbow cupcakes
Start by mixing the white cake box mix according to package directions. Divide the batter evenly into separate bowls according to how many colors you would like to have in the cupcake.
I used 4 colors: purple, blue, yellow and pink. Dye each bowl of batter to your desired color.(steps 1 and 2)
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and alternate dropping spoonfuls of each color into the liners until you run out of batter.
Bake the cupcakes for the time instructed on your cake mix.
Remove from the oven and let cool before frosting. Don't forget to add some sprinkles! (steps 3 and 4)
Cut them in half to reveal the marbled cupcake inside!
Tips for succes
Use white cake mix and white frosting so the colors will stay true and really pop.
Make these cupcakes up to 2 days in advance and store the cupcakes in the fridge until ready to serve.
Other dessert recipes to try:
- Birds Nest Cookies
- Easy Sugar Cookies
- No Churn Homemade Ice Cream in 5 Flavors
- Cookie Monster Oreo Balls
- Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats
Did you make these rainbow cupcakes? RATE this recipe and leave a comment in the section below! I love hearing from you.
Rainbow Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients listed on back of box
- food color of choice I used Wilton in Rose, Sky Blue, Violet and Lemon Yellow
- sprinkles
- package of white frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare cake mix according to box directions and divide evenly into separate bowls. Add a different food color to each bowl and stir each one to fully incorporate the food color into the batter.
- Begin filling the liners by layering a spoonful of each color on top of each other until the liner is ⅔ full.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cupcake comes out clean. Let cool completely before icing.
- Use food coloring to dye the buttercream the desired color. Put into a piping bag and pipe onto cupcakes. Add sprinkles and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
kelly says
These are the CUTEST cupcakes ever! My daughter is having a rainbow themed party and these are perfect!
Amy says
Thanks Kelly! I hope she enjoys them 🙂
summer says
it was really nice
Agness of Run Agness Run says
These cupcakes are so fun and appetizing! Yummy! Just perfect for a party!
Amy says
Thank you! 🙂
Renee says
These are so CUTE! I can tell these would be so much fun to make.
Amy says
Thanks Renee ?
Pretty says
These look so fun. My niece will love them, she is obsessed with the rainbow at the moment!
Amy says
They are so easy to make!
Sandra says
Love the vibrant bright colors! My co-workers would love these cupcakes if I brought them to share at our next potluck!
Amy says
Thanks Sandra ?
Katherine|Wanderspice says
These are sooo gorgeous. The color possibilities are endless.
Amy says
Thank you Katherine!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
These are super cool! Great for a birthday party!
Amy says
Thanks Amy ?
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
Those are so pretty and really look easy to make. Would be fun for a party!
Amy says
Thanks Stephanie!