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Rainbow Sherbet Cupcakes

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Rainbow Sherbet Cupcakes are a delightful, colorful treat made with real rainbow sherbet baked into soft, fluffy cupcakes and topped with a tri-flavored swirl of vibrant frosting. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or just to brighten up your day!

Ingredients

For Cupcakes:

1 white cake mix

3 large eggs

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups rainbow sherbet, melted and cooled

For Frosting:

8 cups powdered sugar

⅔ cup heavy cream

8 tbsp butter

½ tsp strawberry flavor extract

½ tsp lime flavor extract

½ tsp orange flavor extract

Food coloring: red, green, orange

Instructions

For Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. Combine cake mix, eggs, and melted sherbet. Stir, then gently mix in flour until just combined.
  3. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter using a 1/3 cup measure.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

For Frosting:

  1. Cream butter until smooth. Add heavy cream and powdered sugar, mix on low for 2-3 minutes, then medium for 3 minutes until frosting holds shape.
  2. Divide frosting into three bowls. Add one flavor extract and matching food coloring to each bowl, mixing well.
  3. Using a piping bag with a Wilton 2D tip (or preferred tip), frost cupcakes by swirling the three colors together to create a tri-flavored rainbow effect.

Notes

Flavor Swaps: Substitute sherbet flavors with favorite ice cream flavors.

Chocolate Twist: Add mini chocolate chips to cupcake batter.

Frosting Fun: Try different piping tips or ombré designs.

Vegan Option: Use vegan cake mix, plant-based butter and cream.

Party Theme: Add edible glitter or sprinkles.

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