Rainbow Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup yogurt or applesauce.
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3/4 cup water.
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2 tsp vanilla extract, pure.
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1/2 tsp baking soda.
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1 cup of your choice of flour: spelt, white, or gluten-free.
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1/4 cup oil.
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1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp of cocoa powder (Dutch or regular).
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1 tsp vinegar (white or cider).
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1/2 tsp plus 1/8 tsp of salt.
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3/4 cup sugar.
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1/2 cup optional mini chocolate chips.
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Rainbow unicorn dip (or colorful frosting, store bought) for the filling.
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Frosting, melted chocolate, or sprinkles to decorate.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and put cupcake liners into your muffin tin.
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Grab a bowl and whisk oil, water, applesauce, vinegar, and vanilla together. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
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Combine baking soda, cocoa, sugar, flour, and salt in another bowl. Stir it all into the wet stuff until smooth.
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Scoop the batter into each liner until they’re about 2/3 full. Pop them in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or check with a toothpick for mostly clean crumbs.
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Once cupcakes are cool, fill the core of each one with a spoonful or piped swirl of rainbow mix.
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Finish them off with colorful sprinkles, frosting, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.
# Notes:
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Bursting with colorful swirls inside, these moist chocolate cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser everyone will love. Vibrant centers make these a great pick for kid’s parties or fun get-togethers.