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Magical Rainbow Cupcakes

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Bright, colorful cupcakes with a hidden candy surprise inside, perfect for quick celebrations and fun occasions. Moist, fluffy, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • Gel food coloring in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple
  • About 24 small candies (mini M&Ms, jelly beans, or small gummies) for hidden surprise

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into six small bowls. Add a different gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until vibrant.
  7. Layer the batter in each cupcake liner by spooning one tablespoon of each colored batter in order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
  8. Press one small candy gently into the center of each cupcake, pushing it down slightly but not to the bottom.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the candy comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the batter. Chill batter briefly if too soft before layering. Press candy gently into batter to avoid sinking or floating. Do not overfill liners to keep layers distinct. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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