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Bright Vanilla Rainbow Muffins

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These bright vanilla rainbow muffins are a joyful breakfast treat featuring a soft, fluffy crumb with a gentle vanilla aroma and vibrant layers of color. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they bring a little celebration to your morning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • Gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk gently to mix evenly.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk in three parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into six small bowls. Add a drop or two of gel food coloring to each bowl and stir gently until colors are blended.
  7. Layer the colored batter into each muffin liner starting with red, then orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, building rainbow stacks.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are lightly golden.
  9. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter after combining wet and dry ingredients to avoid tough muffins. Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the batter. If muffins brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, substitute flour and butter accordingly. Cool muffins completely on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.

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