Rainbow Chip Cupcakes

These delightful Rainbow Chip Cupcakes are a celebration in every bite! Featuring a moist vanilla cupcake base with colorful rainbow chips, they're perfectly complemented by a rich buttercream frosting, also generously folded with even more vibrant rainbow chips.

Yields: 12 cupcakes

Prep Time: Approximately 20-30 minutes

Baking Time: 15-18 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• Pinch of salt

• ½ teaspoon butter extract (optional)

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• ¾ cup whole milk

• ⅓ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

• ½ cup rainbow chips

  Buttercream Frosting

• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2½ - 3 cups powdered sugar

• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

• ⅓ cup rainbow chips

Directions

1. Prepare the batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

   Melt the butter and mix it with sugar. Chill for a few minutes.

   Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.

   Combine wet ingredients: Stir in butter extract, egg, vanilla, milk, and Greek yogurt/sour cream. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.

   Fold in rainbow chips. Distribute the batter evenly into cupcake liners.

2. Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.

3. Prepare the frosting: Beat butter until smooth, then mix in vanilla and powdered sugar. Add heavy cream gradually until fluffy.

   Fold in rainbow chips and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.