Colorburst Cupcakes Recipe

Create vibrant, tie-dye cupcakes that are as fun to make as they are to eat! This recipe, inspired by ourbestbites.com, uses a simple cake mix base and transforms it into a rainbow of moist, delicious cupcakes. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, these customizable cupcakes let you unleash your inner artist. Get ready for bold colors and rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 187.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Colorburst Cupcakes

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How to Make Colorburst Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified on your cake mix box.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, eggs, and water according to the cake mix instructions. Mix until just combined.
  3. Beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes, or until the batter is smooth and lumps are gone.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among 5 separate bowls.
  5. Add gel food coloring to each bowl, one color per bowl (red, orange, yellow, green, blue). Start with 1/8 teaspoon of coloring per bowl and add more until you reach your desired intensity.
  6. Determine the amount of batter needed to fill your cupcake liners by filling one liner to the desired level and measuring the amount of batter used.
  7. Layer spoonfuls of different colored batters in each muffin liner. You can create swirls, stripes, or a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and how full you filled your liners.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool completely in the muffin tin before frosting or enjoying plain.
  10. Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy your colorful creations!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

10g

Carbs

7g