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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a standard muffin tin.
2
Add cake mix to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix in your water, oil, and eggs on medium until well incorporated. Mix in the ricotta cheese.
3
Evenly separate the batter into 6 containers and color each with the 6 food colors until desired color of each is achieved.
4
Add a small spoonful of each color of the batter into the muffin tin until each is about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Directions for Frosting
1
In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter, and beat until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract.
2
Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, while adding a bit of the half and half or milk in between each cup. Continue to mix for 1 minute or until creamy. Add in your marshmallow flavoring.
3
Prepare piping bag and fill bag with frosting. Frost your cupcakes and top each cupcake with the rainbow sprinkles
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Ricotta Integration for Moisture 🧀Mix ricotta cheese thoroughly into the batter after adding the box cake mix to ensure even distribution and prevent dense pockets, resulting in supremely moist cupcakes with a tender crumb.
- Gel Coloring Layering Technique 🎨Divide batter into portions and add different gel food colors one at a time, swirling gently into each cupcake liner in sequence to create distinct rainbow stripes rather than muddy colors.
- Marshmallow Buttercream Temperature Control 🍨Warm the Lorann marshmallow syrup slightly before folding into cooled butter and powdered sugar to ensure smooth incorporation and prevent lumps in your frosting.
- Oil-to-Moisture Balance 🛢️Replace a portion of vegetable oil with the ricotta cheese liquid to maintain proper hydration without over-oiling, keeping the cupcakes light and preventing a greasy texture.
- Sprinkle Application Timing ⏰Apply colorful sprinkles immediately after frosting while the buttercream is still slightly warm and tacky, ensuring they adhere properly and create a vibrant, professional-looking finish.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
My Calorie Intake
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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