Rainbow Cupcake Recipe
INGREDIENTS 13/4 cups butter, room temperature 31/4 cups sifted flour 11/2 tablespoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoons vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 5 egg whites, room temperature Food coloring Method 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Grease cupcake pan or line with cupcake […]
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