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Rainbow Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

Rainbow Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting That Wow Every Time

Rainbow Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting are a vibrant, fun treat perfect for celebrations, delivering joy in every colorful bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 15 ounce box white cake mix This is the foundation for your Rainbow Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting; easy and delicious!
  • food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) Use gel colors for vibrant shades that won’t dilute the batter.
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened Adds moisture and richness to the cupcake base.
For the Frosting
  • 1 7 ounce jar (198g) marshmallow creme The key to making your frosting fluffy and sweet.
  • 1 ½ cups (170g) powdered sugar Balances sweetness for the right texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla Enhances flavor profile beautifully.
  • a pinch salt Brings out delicious flavors in your frosting.
For the Toppings
  • 24 white chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Adds a decadent chocolatey flair.
  • 12 Airheads Extremes, cut in half For a fun and chewy rainbow arch.
  • rainbow sprinkles Perfect for an eye-catching finish!

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Muffin tins
  • Piping bag
  • Ziploc bags

Method
 

How to Make Rainbow Cupcakes
  1. Mix the cake batter according to the box directions. Be sure to line your muffin tins with colorful cupcake liners to match your vibrant theme.
  2. Divide the batter evenly among six bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, creating the rainbow’s colors—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Stir gently until blended.
  3. Place each colored batter in separate quart-sized Ziploc bags. Seal them almost all the way, leaving a small opening for air to escape. Snip off a tiny corner of each bag for easy pouring.
  4. Starting with purple, layer the colors in reverse rainbow order in the cupcake liners: purple on the bottom, then blue, green, yellow, orange, and finally red.
  5. Bake according to the box directions until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, usually around 18-22 minutes. Let them cool completely in the tins.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and marshmallow creme together until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until you reach a fluffy consistency.
  7. Use a piping bag or a simple spatula to frost the cooled cupcakes with your dreamy marshmallow frosting.
  8. Top each cupcake with rainbow sprinkles, or place an Airheads Extreme in a rainbow arch. Optionally, crown them with a white chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup!
  9. Store the decorated cupcakes in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to help the frosting set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 18gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle some chocolate over the frosting just before serving.

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