I have always wanted to make these cuties. I guess I love the idea of having six different colors, all neatly lined up in pretty layers. I was very inspired by these from the first time I’ve set my eyes on it by checking out various cupcake photos on Flickr.
I really had a lot of fun making them that I didn’t even mind the mess I made in the kitchen.
I don’t know if it’s just me but don’t you think they look pretty retro? Maybe it has something to do with those rainbow colors, kinda reminds me of the seventies. So groovy.
There are different variations to make this;
A: you can use a package of cake mix either white or vanilla and then follow the instruction on the box.
B: you can go ahead and make your own batter using your favorite vanilla or butter cake recipe.
(I went with B just in case you’re wondering)
Then divide the cake batter in six separate bowls. Now, I used six different gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple) Add each colors to the batter in the divided bowls. Now comes the fun part, we layer them! Starting with the first color, drop the batter neatly into a prepared baking pan or use individual baking cups for cupcakes. You need to spoon the batter one by one into the middle of the pan to create a neat circle. (If you can) I followed the order of the rainbow so I went with red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
Then baked in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into cake comes out clean. But if you’re baking cupcakes then bake it for about 15 minutes. Let cool on pans and then further on wire rack before you start frosting.
As for the frosting, you can pretty much use whatever you like. There are no rules. It will taste lovely either way.
If I was 9 years old, I would think these cupcakes were the best things that could ever happen to me. Even at 24, I’m very very impressed! I wish I could try one of these…it would be a great end to a very long day.
These cupcakes are so beautiful! I’ve never seen rainbow cupcakes before. What a great idea this is! I need to bake them with my kids – this will make their day!
Love, love, love these! Seriously retro, and since my 40th birthday is fast approaching, I might have to make these, thanks for such a great post!
Pretty colors. I was in a smoothie shop last week and the kids in front of us could not help picking the rainbow colored ice cream. No matter the flavor. Great recipe.
Plan B
Very groovy indeed! So it’s the gel-style coloring that gives them such a bright hue…thanks for the tip!
Delicious I remember birthday cakes like this
Wow! These are so much fun…great idea. Love the bright colors!
If I can ever get past my phobia of artificial colouring I will give these a try. They would be super fun for a psychedelic 70’s party!
How fun! 🙂
These look fantastic and so colorful! Perfect for anytime of day (=
Holy heavens these are beautiful!
Have you heard of The Pioneer Woman? She has this site called Tasty Kitchen where you can share recipes and photos and she will feature them. I can just see these cupcakes on the front page!
They’re very cute! I love the little bite sized version of them 🙂
How fun! Thanks for sharing.
such vibrant colors and the cupcakes look heavenly- treat for eyes and taste buds!
I love this!!! So colorful and fun to look at. Good job….Love Love Love It!!!
These turned out great! I tried making these before but they turned really ugly. I still ate them, because they still tasted good… but they were not easy on the eyes at all.
How cute! they do look 70s, and I love the icing.
Extremely groovy! They are so cool and they look so fluffy and delicious too. I love them. The kids eyes will definitely light up when they bite into one of those pretty and colourful cupcakes.
These are so so so cool! I love it.
Awwww, they look adorable. I’m glad to find your blog, you have yummy treats here.
Your pictures are so beautiful!
These make me so happy! They are adorable! And I love those cupcake liners.
These pyschedelic treats really take the (cup)cake! LOL, they look so much fun, I won’t mine having these for MY birthday… and I’m 43! LOL. Great job.
So pretty…fun to look at and eat! Can’t wait to try this..thanks for posting 🙂
Man, talk about colorful- Those sure are some vibrant little cakes!
How cool! I absolutely love the look of these cupcakes, and I completely agree with you: they’ve got a retro, Brady Bunch, bust-out-your-lava-lamp vibe to them 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing!
One of my friends has been talking about rainbow cupcakes a lot recently. I need to show her yours! They look so perfect. 🙂
I can see how these rainbow cupcakes can be scooped up in minutes at any bake sale. I better get ready to make a few dozens ;o) Fabulous idea.
Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Flavourful wishes,
Claudia
love the colours, so vibrant, wish u were my neighbour!!
Oh my gosh these are adorable. The colours are so vibrant and I’m loving the huge splodge of frosting on top.
wow, these look great! I am definitely going to give these a try! Job well done!
I can’t even deal with how cute these are! ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!