Tasty Rainbow Buttercream Easter Cupcakes

Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some colorful, fun, and seriously tasty rainbow buttercream cupcakes?

Trust me, these little beauties will add a pop of joy to your holiday spread!

I absolutely love these soft, fluffy cupcakes topped with swirls of vibrant, pastel-colored buttercream.

I guarantee everyone’s tastebuds will be doing a little happy dance!

Plus, they’re super easy to make, even if you’re not a professional baker (spoiler: I’m not!).

So if you want to make your Easter celebration extra sweet, here’s the perfect recipe:

What You Need to Make Rainbow Buttercream Easter Cupcakes

All-purpose flour: The base of your cupcakes, giving them that soft, fluffy texture.
Baking powder: Helps the cupcakes rise to perfection, making them light and airy.
Unsalted butter: Adds richness and moisture to both the cupcakes and the buttercream.
Granulated sugar: Sweetens the cupcakes and helps them brown nicely in the oven.
Eggs: Bind everything together while adding a bit of richness and structure.
Vanilla extract: The key to giving your cupcakes a warm, comforting flavor.
Milk: Keeps the batter moist and helps create a tender crumb in your cupcakes.
Powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens the buttercream, giving it that smooth texture.
Heavy cream (or milk): Helps achieve the right consistency for your buttercream, making it pipeable.
Gel food coloring: Gives your buttercream those vibrant, Easter-ready hues.

How to Make Rainbow Buttercream Easter Cupcakes

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. Get that oven nice and toasty while you prep everything else.

Step 2: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set it aside so it’s ready to go later.

Step 3: Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs and vanilla. It should look smooth and a little dreamy.

Step 4: Add the dry ingredients and milk bit by bit, mixing until just combined. Don’t overdo it—lumps are not the vibe.

Step 5: Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let them cool completely once they’re out.

Step 6: Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. Split it into bowls and add your food coloring.

Step 7: Pipe the colorful buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes. Swirl, swirl, swirl—have fun with it!

Step 8: Serve them up and enjoy every sweet, colorful bite. Maybe snap a pic first—they’re cute!

Rainbow Buttercream Easter Cupcakes

These cupcakes are perfect for adding a burst of color and flavor to your Easter celebration.

Fluffy, light vanilla cupcakes topped with vibrant buttercream that will make your holiday extra sweet!

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk

For the Rainbow Buttercream:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
Gel food coloring (bold colors are great but pastels are awesome too!)

Steps:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream: Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well between additions. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream (or milk), and continue beating until smooth and fluffy.
Divide the buttercream into separate bowls and add a few drops of different food coloring to each. Stir until the colors are well mixed.
Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe the rainbow buttercream on top in swirling patterns. Get creative with your design—no two cupcakes need to be the same!
Enjoy your colorful, festive Easter cupcakes!