Taste the Rainbow
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If you remember my post a while back, on things I wanted to do this summer, you may have noticed that the first thing on my list was to make Colorburst Cupcakes. We have been busy tackling the list of fun summer activities (like buying a dog, getting a good family picture, and having a make your own pizza night), but we had yet to tackle the most colorful activity listed. With no plans on the schedule, we decided yesterday was the day. And oh did we have fun!
Although the recipe listed on the site would have been easier, I don’t have the luxury of boxed cake mixes (or if we can get them, we have to pay about $6.00). I just used a from scratch recipe for a white cake. I divided the batter into five bowls and added about 1/8 tsp of gel food coloring.
After that, I layered the colored batter in the cupcake holders. The recipe says to spread each layer out but with four kids eagerly anticipating licking the bowls and the beaters, there was no time for spreading. Really, there was no time for anything other than plopping a spoonful of batter and moving on, with little fingers “cleaning” up behind me.
After the layering was all done, into the oven they went. And when they were done — it was colors galore!
I LOVE how bright and happy they came out! We took a break to eat some dinner and then topped them with 7-minute frosting (something I hadn’t made in years!) The kids loved it because it tastes like marshmallows 
And check out the yummy, oh-so-colorful insides!
And then the moment finally comes…taste testing…
And already, at 7:30 in the morning on the day after…they are begging for more. So go on, try it yourself and taste the rainbow.
P.S. Credits for the rainbow title: Rainbow (recolored) by Michelle Coleman, fonts are CK Ali’s Hand and Evolution
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I woke up this morning thinking about the “summer list” (I took your suggestion and made one up for myself) but seeing the photos of your little ones really brightened my morning! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and helping those of us that can use the inspiration! BTW – I have been working on my list even though the summer is slipping away faster than ever!
Those look good! Thanks for the great idea, I’m bookmarking it to do with my boys after our next run to the store.
How georgeous! Your abstract design is very visually appealing. While I don’t have any little ones, my 2 year old niece adores cupcakes. I MUST make these for our next family gathering. Thank for sharing.
Neat idea, The $6 cake mix got me curious as to where you lived. I read thru your blog-I was so blessed by your story and sharing your faith. Now I know why I find the Daily Digi such an uplifting site. God’s blessings to you and your family.
Oh, what FUN! I need to try that one day, for sure!
Oh that is so cool! Totally gonna do it
These cupcakes look awesome! I think I might want to make some… LOoks soo yummy!
You know, after reading that post and checking out the link you gave, my niece and I made some too! We had lots of fun making them and they got eaten very fast! Although we didn’t make the frosting, next time maybe, lol. Thanks for that link. And if ya want to see, here is a page I just did.
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=715156&ppuser=6959