Description
These Rainbow Treasure Cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat! With bright rainbow toppings, fluffy blue frosting, and a hidden golden sprinkle surprise inside, these cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, St. Patrick’s Day, or any time you want to add a little magic to your dessert table. Every bite brings a burst of color, a sweet treat, and a delightful surprise!
Ingredients
- Cupcakes: Prepare your favorite cupcake recipe or use a boxed mix.
- White Frosting: Approximately 3¼ cups.
- Blue Food Coloring: To tint the frosting sky blue.
- Gold Sprinkles: For the hidden treasure inside each cupcake.
- Airheads Xtremes Sweetly Sour Candy Belts: To create the rainbow toppers.
Instructions
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Bake the Cupcakes:
- Prepare the cupcake batter according to your chosen recipe.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake as directed, then allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Create the Hidden Surprise:
- Once cooled, use a cupcake corer or small knife to remove the center of each cupcake, creating a small cavity.
- Fill each cavity with gold sprinkles to represent hidden treasure.
- Replace the top portion of the removed cupcake piece to seal the sprinkles inside.
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Prepare the Frosting:
- In a bowl, mix the white frosting with blue food coloring until you achieve a light sky-blue hue.
- Transfer the blue frosting into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip for easy application.
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Decorate the Cupcakes:
- Frost each cupcake with the blue frosting, creating a smooth, even layer.
- On opposite sides of each cupcake, pipe three to four small dots of white frosting to resemble clouds.
- Cut the candy belts into appropriate lengths to form rainbow arcs.
- Insert each end of a candy belt into the white frosting clouds, forming a rainbow over the cupcake.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Present these delightful cupcakes at your event and watch as guests discover the hidden treasure inside with each bite.
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Notes
- Make It Homemade: Use a scratch-made vanilla cupcake recipe for an extra-special touch.
- Switch Up the Surprise: Instead of gold sprinkles, try filling the center with mini candies or popping candy.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Make Ahead: Bake the cupcakes a day in advance and decorate them fresh before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American