RAINBOW CUPCAKES Recipes

A year and a half ago I was at a pretty low point in my life. My sister had passed away unexpectedly and my dad and my mother-in-law had both been diagnosed with cancer. Overall I think I’m an optimistic person but I found myself in an unfamiliar place filled with cynicism and doubt that life was nothing more that hurt and trials.

Time heals all things…most things. Today my dad and mother-in-law are both cancer free and realizing that my sister is gone is…well… bearable. I know I will see her again. It’s just that it feels like forever before I will. I am in a much better place. I have healthy kids, a husband with a job, and right now I think that’s more than anyone could ask for. Life is good.

My son Austin’s 5th birthday is this week. I made these for his preschool. They are so cheery to look at. They took a little time but his preschool teacher said the kids were amazed when they took off the wrappers and saw the rainbows.

INGREDIENTS
Cupcakes:

•  1 white cake mix
•  2 eggs
•  1 cup sour cream
•  1/2 cup milk
•  1/3 cup vegetable oil

Frosting:

•  3 sticks butter (1 ½ cups, room temperature)
•  6 cups powdered sugar
•  5 Tablespoons milk
•  1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (or just use all vanilla extract)
•  Dash of salt
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INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the Cupcakes: Combine all ingredients until incorporated (about 30 seconds). Scrape sides of bowl and then beat on med-high speed for 3 minutes.
2. Divide batter according to how many colors you are using. I used 5 colors and it worked out to a little over 1 cup for each color.
3. …………………………………..

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