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