Rainbow Cupcakes Gift Mix in a Jar
Brighten someone’s day with this delightful Rainbow Cupcakes Gift Mix in a Jar—a fun, colorful, and thoughtful homemade gift idea that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just-because moments, this easy-to-assemble jar layers vibrant hues of dry cake mix to create a mesmerizing rainbow effect. Made with pantry staples like flour, sugar, and baking powder, along with gel food coloring for bold, vivid layers, this unique gift is ideal for anyone who loves baking (or eating!) sweet treats. Each jar comes with simple instructions for turning the mix into 12 fluffy, festive cupcakes to decorate and enjoy. Add a personal touch with ribbons or labels, and watch this DIY cupcake mix light up the faces of your recipients. Keywords: rainbow cupcakes, gift mix in a jar, homemade cupcake mix, DIY food gifts, colorful desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 5 dabs Gel food coloring (various colors)
- 1 piece Clear glass jar (1 quart)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Divide the dry mixture evenly into five smaller bowls, one for each desired color layer (e.g., red, orange, yellow, green, and blue).
Using gel food coloring, tint each bowl of dry mix a different bright and vibrant color. Stir well until the color is evenly blended.
Layer the colored dry mixes one at a time into a clean 1-quart glass jar. Use a small spoon to level each layer before adding the next color to create neat and distinct layers.
After all colored layers are added, top with granulated sugar as the final layer. Screw the lid onto the jar tightly to seal.
Attach a small tag or label with the following instructions for the gift recipient: 'Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix the contents of the jar with 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Divide batter into a lined muffin tin and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and frost as desired.'
Decorate the jar as desired with ribbon, fabric, or stickers for gifting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1856 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 340.5 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
