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Tie Dye Rainbow Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cupcakes

Description

These Tie Dye Rainbow Cupcakes are a fun and colorful twist on classic cupcakes, perfect for parties and celebrations. With a moist, tender crumb and vibrant swirls of multiple colors, these cupcakes are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. The recipe features a simple vanilla base, divided and tinted with food coloring, baked to perfection, and ready to be topped with your favorite frosting.

Ingredients

Cupcake Batter

  • ¾ cup granulated white sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • Food coloring (multiple colors as desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer on high speed to cream them together until the mixture is smooth and no butter chunks remain, creating a light and fluffy base.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract on medium speed, continuing until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt to the wet mixture. Mix carefully to combine without overmixing, to keep the cupcakes tender.
  5. Add Milk: Slowly pour in the whole milk and gently stir until the batter achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
  6. Divide Batter for Coloring: Separate the cupcake batter evenly into separate bowls, depending on how many colors you want to create for your tie dye effect.
  7. Color the Batter: Add about 6 drops of food coloring to each bowl and gently fold the batter until the colors are fully and evenly incorporated.
  8. Assemble Cupcakes: Using a spoon or scoop, pour the different colored batters alternately into the cupcake liners to create your desired tie dye pattern.
  9. Bake: Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes at 350℉, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Enjoy your vibrant, delicious tie dye cupcakes!

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter once you add the flour to avoid dense cupcakes.
  • Use gel food coloring if possible for more vibrant colors without altering batter consistency.
  • If you have leftover batter, it can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Feel free to decorate with your favorite frosting to enhance flavor and appearance.
  • You can make the cupcakes dairy-free by substituting milk with a plant-based milk and using dairy-free butter.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/tie-dye-rainbow-cupcakes-recipe/