Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Mix ingredients according to cake mix package directions. Bake, as directed, and let cool completely on a wire baking rack.
- Open piping bag and place #1 icing tip in position. You may need to cut the bag to properly fit the tip if it isn't cut already.
- Place piping bag in a glass, tip side down. Cut the bag along the two seams about halfway down the bag so it lays open around your glass (see picture below for clarity).
- Dip one thin artist's brush into your first gel food coloring color. Draw a thin line from the top of your icing bag down to the tip. This doesn't need to be a thick line. Remember, the more coloring you use, the darker the color will be. Clean brush or use another for each color. Continue for each of your chosen colors, working around the piping bag.
- Spoon in your icing into the piping bag and twist your bag at the top to force all icing to the tip. Swirl your icing on top of each cupcake and watch the rainbow magic appear!
- Garnish cupcakes with gold sanding sugar, gold coins, leprechaun hats, whatever festive addition you can find!
Notes
I used this box of gel food coloring from Michael's but the store was also fully stocked with all colors sold individually, as well. *Online, Michael's showed these were all out of stock in my store. However, when I went in, they had options galore. I'm sure your store will have quite the supply, as well!*