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Easy Rainbow Cupcakes

June 5, 2014 By: Masshole Mommy

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Easy Rainbow Cupcakes #recipe

Birthday parties, holiday weekends or school bake sales can be so much fun. Friends, family an neighbors gather in your home after cleaning, cooking and baking your way to the brink of insanity. The collective praises of your party guests somehow make it all worth the effort, but these cute cupcakes are so easy.

Using your favorite colorful candy, you can whip up these Easy Rainbow Cupcakes without stressing. They are foolproof and don’t require the skills of a chef which means you can employ your children to help out!

You Will Need:

1 Dozen of Your Favorite Cupcakes

1 jar of white hued frosting

1 large bag of colorful candies – Skittles, M&M’s, Sixlets all work well

Blue Sugar Sprinkles

Easy Rainbow Cupcakes collage

Here’s what you do:

1.       Whip up a batch of your favorite cupcakes, any flavor works. (You can also pick up a batch at your local bakery or grocery store. Just make sure to ask for unfrosted cakes! We won’t tell. Promise!)

2.       One at a time, frost each cake with the white icing. It ddoesn’thave to be an immaculate or smooth finish. It will be covered in the next step.

3.       Gently push each candy into the frosting. Begin creating arched rows starting at the bottom using the reverse order of the rainbow colors: purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and then red. (For the cupcake seen in the image, turn Skittles on their side.)

4.       Shake the blue sugar sprinkles over the entire cupcake.

5.       Store in a cool place or serenely serve to guests while enjoying the sweet admiration.

Easy Rainbow Cupcakes #recipes


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  1. Chris says

    June 5, 2014 at 5:27 am

    Looks very easy to make but I would use just orange and purple skittles my favs

  2. Malia says

    June 5, 2014 at 5:48 am

    What a fun cupcake! I’ve actually been looking for something to bake with my girls. I bet they’d love this!

  3. Debbie Denny says

    June 5, 2014 at 5:50 am

    That is a great idea. Love how easy to do. Very nice for quick gatherings…

  4. Kelley Beckett says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:49 am

    Those are so cute! What a fun way to decorate cupcakes.

  5. Janine Huldie says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:06 am

    These are so cute and totally want to try soon!!! Thanks for sharing at the Pin It Hop, too 🙂

  6. Onica {MommyFactor} says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:47 am

    Such a cute and super easy idea. I can see my son helping make (and eat) these cupcakes.

    • mamatomanyblessings says

      June 6, 2014 at 9:59 am

      cute idea to use jelly beans,nice inexpensive topping!

  7. Kay Adeola says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:51 am

    These look really fun.I might have to make these for my older son’s birthday this month,Will have to keep him out of the way else they will be eaten before they are done lol.

  8. Rosey says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Those turned out awesome. I bet they’re fun for the kids to help decorate too (I’m thinking birthday party activity!). 🙂

  9. Liz Mays says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Talk about kid-pleasing (and Liz-pleasing)! These look scrumptious!

  10. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Yes to the skittles! I’ll have to say, I am so upset that they changed the green from lime to green apple. They are AWFUL (but I could stomach them in this pretty cupcake!)

    • Nicole Brady says

      June 6, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      OMG Lindsey. I LOVE Skittles but didn’t realize they changed the flavor of the green ones. With all the various packages of “tropical” or whatever, I hadn’t even noticed the original was different. Eeks.

  11. socalpocketmemories says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Cute! I will have to save for St Patricks Day!

  12. Jen V says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:00 am

    These turned out so cute! This would be a great treat to make with my girls this summer.

  13. Alexis AKA MOM says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Those are very cute! I absolutely love them!!!

  14. Emily Anne Ploch says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:20 am

    What a cute idea! I bet this would be fun for the kiddos to help with.

  15. Heidi says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:21 am

    These are just way too cute! I absolutely adore cupcakes! =)

  16. Paula Parker says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Unfortunately, i have to report I did not receive any free cupcakes for my good review. Review being given with no compensation. Review: oh yum. Great, festive idea! Two groovy thumbs up!

  17. Lois Alter Mark says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:33 am

    I love cupcakes, and these are so fun!

  18. qqueenchristine says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:40 am

    These look fun and delicious! I should bake these with my niece and nephew. 🙂

  19. Elizabeth P. says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:33 am

    This is such a fun cupcake to make with the kids!

  20. Colette S says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:35 am

    Y’all are just so creative!
    My kids would love to decorate this cupcake with me.

  21. Debra says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    These are darling! My daughter would love them!

  22. gaynycdad says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Just melt me in there as well! Anything with chocolate and you have my interest! Yum!
    Mitch

  23. JadeLouise Designs (@JadeLDesigns) says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    Those look so stinking cute! I need to make those cupcakes for my kids. they would love them.

  24. [email protected] says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    I would make these with M&Ms. But that does look like fun!!

  25. Jessica @EatSleepBe says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Those came out adorable. I bet the kids would enjoy helping out and making the candy rainbow!

  26. Louida (@MissLouMae) says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Looks very yummy! The kids would go crazy over these yummy cupcakes!

  27. Alissa Apel says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    They are cute! These would be perfect for St. Patty’s Day.

  28. Lavende says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Love that this is a cute way to sidestep complicated frosting!

  29. lovenerdmaggie says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    What a fun treat for a party! They are so cute!

  30. Ashley M says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    These are precious – they remind me of My Little Pony or the Care Bears, my daughter would love them!

  31. Angela S says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I love how those turned out! The kids would have fun decorating these.

  32. Theresa says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Totally adorable! These would be great for St. Patrick’s Day too!

  33. Touristmeetstraveler says

    June 5, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    These cupcakes look amazing, I really need to try making them.

  34. Tammi Roy (@MyChaos) says

    June 5, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    That is adorable! We could have used these for my daughters last birthday. I’ll remember for next time!

  35. Cascia Talbert says

    June 5, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Looks like a fun recipe! Have a terrific day!

  36. Amy Desrosiers says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Cute! This makes me want to attack those bags of Skittles in my cupboard!

  37. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Those are very cute! I think I’d end up eating the skittles instead of putting them on the cupcakes!

  38. Jennifer Brazil says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    These are so cute and colorful and look easy to make which is a huge plus for me!

  39. Marcia says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Super cute! Maybe I can get my birthday girl to go for them this year.

  40. kendallrayburn says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    These are so cute! A perfect activity to do with my little ones!

  41. Sue says

    June 5, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    looks like a great idea! great for b-day parties – my daughter would love – she loves cupcakes!

  42. Yona Williams says

    June 5, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Awe – these cupcakes are so pretty, I bet they are a hit with the kiddies. I would love to decorate cupcakes and make them look colorful, but I usually don’t get past the frosting. I love cupcakes!

  43. Carlee C says

    June 5, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    You had me at easy! These look really good and I bet they taste good as well.

  44. Victoria says

    June 5, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    These are cute. I will have to make these for the kiddos.

  45. rosieinrecife says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    Awww so gorgeous!! I’m really into cupcakes right now and these are super cute!

  46. Jhady says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    You gave me an awesome idea, my youngest son is turning one this month and I am searching for cakes or cupcakes that looks colorful and fun like this one you got. Thanks

  47. Ann Bacciaglia says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    These are such cute cupcakes. Thank you so much for sharing!

  48. Danielle says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    These are so fun and colorful! I think we will try these this weekend 🙂

  49. Tracie says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Super cute idea! I love cupcakes and rainbows and sprinkles and Skittles….so I think everything about this sounds great.

  50. Close To Home (@StayCloseToHome) says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    these turned out great, love the skittles perfect for so many allergies to.

  51. Anna says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    very cute. i love how a simple addition can make a big difference.

  52. The New Classy says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    I love how colorful those are for summer. Those would be great for St Patrick’s Day, too!

  53. Shell says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    These turned out so cute! I bet my kids would have fun decorating them.

  54. bakesinslippers says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    how fun are these! great idea, and i am a huge fan of cupcakes

  55. Brandy says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I am in LOVE, these look so delicious. I bet my kiddos would devour them!

  56. Pam W says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    These look so delicious! I might have to run to the store for some Skittles!

  57. Pam (@pamwattenbarger) says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    This is such a cute and easy way to decorate cupcakes! These would be perfect around St. Patrick’s Day.

  58. Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    These look too delicious. I’d have to eat more than one! Like you said, they are perfect for a b’day party! 🙂

  59. Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    Terrific idea! Great way to decorate the cupcakes, make everyone happy and bring color to the table!

  60. Maria Constanza Oller Martin says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    what a lovely idea! This would look gorgeous in only 1 color for my baby shower!!

  61. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    Now those are CUTE! My 5 yr. old would love making this with me too.

  62. Ann Bacciaglia says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    What a great idea. I love SKittles.

  63. mamatomanyblessings says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    what a cute idea, my daughter would love these – she loves rainbows!

  64. Joyce says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    Looks good, but my husband is the only one who would eat them.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2014/06/throwback-thursday.html

  65. Emily Knight (@OurKnightLife) says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Those are super fun!! I’m sure they are a huge hit with the kids!

  66. Nicole Brady says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    Those are adorable. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day but also just for luck. Maybe I should make them then buy a lottery ticket.

  67. Joanna Sormunen says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:23 am

    They look so much fun! And I bet they are delicious, too. We definitely need to try this out with my son!

  68. Lindsay says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:28 am

    These are so cute, can’t wait to try them! Cupcakes are my favorite.

  69. Elayna Fernandez (@thePositiveMOM_) says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:33 am

    I love how you said “it doesn’t have to be immaculate” and yet you would definitely wow the guests. I am not sure how someone got the idea that everything was supposed to be perfect in order for people to like it. I loved how relaxed you are… what a great example of having fun, inviting joy, and being a positive example.

  70. kristimaloney says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:13 am

    My boys would love M&M rainbows on chocolate cupcakes and have a ball decorating them!

  71. Rosell Pinkihan says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:44 am

    Messy but adorable!! will add this to our must-do this summer

  72. Virginia Higgins says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:37 am

    The rainbow cupcakes would be perfect for a rainbow birthday party or St Patrick’s Day. How fun.

  73. ecavalla says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:54 am

    I love these cupcakes– they are so festive!

  74. diane says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:12 am

    my kids would be thrilled to have a few of those! Very pretty design!

  75. savoryexperiments says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:13 am

    Sp cute, Robin- I pinned them for St. Patricks Day next year!

  76. kristentoneycampbell says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:22 am

    So cute! My hubby loves Skittles – he’d be all about these!

  77. Marina (@mommysnippets) says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:37 am

    How cute! I can imagine the fun the kiddos would have eating not just the cupcake but all that candy too!!

  78. Jennifer Williams says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:39 am

    We actually bought things to make cupcakes yesterday, these will be more fun to make. Luckily we keep skittles on hand! My little one is going to love this.

  79. Helene Bludman says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    Very cute and colorful. I’m sure these are a winner with kids.

  80. Alice Chase says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    This would make for such a fun summer snacktime activity! My kids would love this!

  81. Christina S says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    These are really cute! And who doesn’t love rainbows?!?

  82. Angel says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    How colorful! Rainbow is my favorite color! 🙂 (Love all of God’s colors!)

  83. Foodie in WV says

    June 6, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Those are so cute! I bet this would be a fun project to do with my kids this summer!

  84. pamatiw says

    June 6, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Really cute and creative. Even my adult sons would love these because they still love skittles. 😉

  85. Debi says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    We do these on our cupcakes too. The girls love it

  86. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Those are too cute! Oh and they look super easy too!

  87. becca112971 says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Those are supper cute and easy. They are perfect for the summer pool parties kids will be having.

  88. Amy Desrosiers says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Totally adorable idea for pretty much every function! Maybe i should make some for my daughter’s graduation!

  89. casavilorainteriors says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    What a sweet idea! Very creative way to present cupcakes. I am sure your boys loved them

  90. prettyopinionated says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    These are so easy! I think you could customize them for any occasion just by changing the colors.

  91. Annie Mai says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    Cute! I did something similar for a cooking group for St. Patty’s day. I used those gummy rainbow bands instead of candy pieces 😛

  92. April says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    Those are adorable!!!

  93. Chelsea says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    Aww these are cute! I love how you placed them with the chocolate coins 🙂

  94. Marni Mutrux says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Those look great! I bet they were fun to make, too 🙂

  95. Lexie Lane says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    Oh my goodness! That would be a huge mouthful of sugar delight! So cute and a great idea!

  96. Jackie Houston says

    June 6, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Love this idea! And an easy way to decorate cupcakes my kids would love this!

  97. The Foodie Affair says

    June 6, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Super cute idea! I think I would have everyone decorate their own!

  98. sippycupmom says

    June 7, 2014 at 9:40 am

    These are so cute! My kids would love making them.

  99. Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says

    June 7, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Easy and pretty! This is on par with my level of baking skills, lol.

  100. Healy Harpster says

    June 7, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Indeed it is very easy to make! My girl’s birthday is next month. This will be perfect on her birthday, love the fun colors.

  101. Joanna Sormunen says

    June 7, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    What a cute and colorful cupcake! I’m sure the kids will have fun baking this!

  102. Anne Newsome says

    June 7, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Those are really cute! Easy is ALWAYS good too. LOL

  103. Carly Bellard says

    June 8, 2014 at 12:29 am

    My daughter would love these! Super cute- great idea to pair it with the gold coins!

  104. Elizabeth Norton says

    June 8, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I have the perfect board to pin this to. Perfect for St. patricks day too. What a fantastic idea.

  105. Krystal's Kitsch says

    June 8, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I’d love to try these. A very sweet and easy recipe indeed.

  106. TripleZmom (@triplezmom) says

    June 9, 2014 at 7:17 am

    Those look so yummy and fun. My kids would love making them!

  107. HilLesha says

    June 9, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    I’m a horrible baker, but this looks easy enough!

  108. Alison Wright says

    June 10, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Oh I love these!!! I think the boys would really love to help too.

  109. Terra Heck says

    June 11, 2014 at 5:12 am

    Those cupcakes look super cute and really yummy.

  110. What's That Smell? ~ Kim says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:21 am

    What a fun way to let the kids help decorate!

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