Delicious and Colorful Rainbow Cupcake Cones

These rainbow cupcake cones are a delightful and visually appealing treat that will bring joy to anyone who tries them. The cupcakes are baked inside ice cream cones and topped with a fluffy, colorful buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or simply as a sweet treat, these rainbow cupcake cones are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup whole milk
• Ice cream cones
• Gel food coloring (assorted colors)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter into different bowls, depending on the number of colors desired. Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl and mix well to create vibrant colors.
7. Place an ice cream cone into each cupcake liner. Spoon the colored batter into the cones, filling them about two-thirds full.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcake cones cool completely.
10. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until light and fluffy.
11. Divide the frosting into different bowls and tint each bowl with a different gel food coloring to match the cupcake cones.
12. Using a piping bag or a spoon, frost the cooled cupcake cones with the colorful frosting.
13. Serve and enjoy the delicious rainbow cupcake cones!

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