Rainbow Party Cupcakes

There is something so special about a rainbow – the bright colors fill the sky after rain falls. So why not bring that beauty into these Rainbow Party Cupcakes? Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple frosted cupcakes are decorated with different techniques.

These make me smile! They are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or even a fun birthday celebration! Last year I shared Mini Rainbow Cupcakes and I’ve also created Rainbow Cupcakes in a Jar, but this time I decided to keep it easy and impressive looking at the same time…you know I love that!

I’m so excited you are here! Looking for a cupcake recipe? Be sure to check out the Cupcake Heaven page, there are over 300 cupcake recipes and decorating ideas!

Your favorite cupcake flavor will do just fine, I baked white cupcakes using a cake mix and adding ingredients to make them taste homemade. Then I whipped up a batch of Buttercream Frosting, divided into 6 different bowls and added the colors of the Rainbow.

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First are the Purple Cupcakes…

Tip – Star #1M
Technique – Rose
Color – Wilton Voilet
Instructions – begin in the middle of the cupcake and pipe the frosting around, this is opposite of the normal swirl, but it creates the rose effect

Next are the Blue Cupcakes…

Tool – small offset spatula
Sprinkles – mini blue nonpareils
Color – Wilton Royal Blue
Instructions – place a large spoonful of frosting in the middle of the cupcake, using the offset spatula push the frosting to the edge, swirl it a bit and finish with a small indentation in the center. Add the nonpareils

And then the Green Cupcakes…

Tip – Round #12
Technique – simple swirl
Color – Wilton Kelly Green
Instructions – start on the outside of the cupcake and swirl the frosting, ending in the center with a peak

Up next are the Yellow Cupcakes…

Tool – small offset spatula
Decoration – Mini melt away mints and Chocolate Jimmies
Color – Wilton Lemon Yellow
Instructions – Frost the cupcake completely, then to smooth, run the offset spatula under hot water, shake off excess and smooth frosting. Add yellow mints to form a flower and sprinkles in the center

Now for the Orange Cupcakes…

Tip – Round #1A or giant
Sprinkles – Orange Jimmies
Color – Wilton Orange
Instructions – pipe a large amount of frosting in the center of the cupcake, pushing down slightly so the frosting reaches the edge of the cupcake, pull up to create the peak. Add orange sprinkles

And last, but not least the Red Cupcakes…

Tip – Star #21
Sprinkles – Red sanding sugar
Color – Wilton No-Taste Red {no taste is important because red can be bitter}
Instructions – Pipe on frosting in a swirl starting on the outside and finishing in the center. Sprinkle with red sanding sugar

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