Rainbow Cupcakes

Two red, blue, yellow, and green cupcakes on a plate.

Rainbow Cupcakes are sure to be a hit with their ultra-bright colors! These moist, cake-mix cupcakes are perfect for parties, birthday celebrations, and more!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cake box cupcakes, multicolor cupcakes, rainbow cupcakes, rainbow design cupcakes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 109kcal

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup water
8 ounces sour cream
1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix
food coloring paste I used red, blue, yellow, green, and purple (All from William Sonoma brand's paste)
vanilla or cream cheese frosting of your choice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a stand or electric mixer, beat the cake mix, eggs, oil, water, sour cream and pudding on medium until well combined. Batter will be nice and thick.
Divide batter evenly between 5 white or glass bowls. Drop 5 different colors of food coloring into each cake batter bowl until you reach your desired colors. Stir well.
Spoon each color into paper lined cupcake tins until all are filled. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Remove and let cool completely. Frost with frosting of choice.

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