Description
Delight in these colorful Rainbow Cupcakes topped with a creamy, homemade frosting infused with vibrant rainbow candy for a fun and festive treat perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 12-24 baked cupcakes
Frosting
- 2 packages rainbow candy (Airhead Xtremes)
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Small sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter until creamy and smooth, which creates a perfect base for your frosting.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, stirring well after each addition to avoid lumps and achieve a fluffy consistency.
- Incorporate Milk and Vanilla: Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture, blending until the frosting is smooth and spreadable; adjust milk amount as needed for desired consistency.
- Mix in Rainbow Candy: Finely chop or crush the rainbow candy (Airhead Xtremes) and fold them gently into the frosting, distributing the colorful pieces throughout for a fun texture and flavor.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Using a spatula or piping bag, generously spread or pipe the rainbow candy frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Decorate: Sprinkle small sprinkles on top if desired, adding extra color and festive appeal to your cupcakes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the frosting set slightly before serving to ensure it holds shape, then enjoy these visually stunning and delicious rainbow cupcakes.
Notes
- For best results, use cooled cupcakes before frosting to prevent melting.
- The amount of milk can be adjusted to achieve your preferred frosting consistency.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of candy to customize your frosting flavors.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- This recipe yields up to 24 cupcakes depending on cupcake size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 147 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
