Easy Rainbow Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

Easy Rainbow Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

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Rainbow Cupcakes that are vibrant on the inside and adorable on the outside. An easy St. Patrick's Day treat from a one-bowl doctored box mix.

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper cupcake liners
  • Piping bag
  • Whisk
  • Star tip
  • Pastry tip
  • Spoon
  • Skewer
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
  • Airtight container
  • Plastic wrap
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Zip-top bag
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix (I like Duncan Hines)
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup milk (room temperature)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 6 bottles gel food coloring: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple (2-3 tsps of each color)
  • 6 ounces pasteurized egg whites ((from a box))
  • 24 ounces powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 24 ounces unsalted butter (softened)

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