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Whole Wheat Rainbow Cupcakes

Super moist Whole Wheat Chocolate Rainbow Cupcakes, with candy rainbows on top to make them a perfect recipe for St.Patrick's Day
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 48

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups boiling water

Frosting

  • 4 oz butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 24 sour rainbow strips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 4 muffin pans with paper liners. (Or you can do two batches of 2 muffin pans). Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder,baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add in the eggs, yogurt, cold water, canola oil and vanilla. Mix until fully incorporated.
  • Add in the boiling water and mix. The batter will be very thin.
  • Divide the batter between the 48 muffin cavities (or 24 if you are doing two batches). Place in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool. Meanwhile, make the frosting.

Frosting

  • Cream together the butter and cream cheese on high until light and fluffy. Reduce the speed, and add in the icing sugar and vanilla. Mix until fully incorporated. 
  • Cut two long parallel lines in the centre of the cupcakes. Stick the ends of the sour rainbow strips unto the holes.
  • Place the frosting in a ziplock bag or a piping bag, and pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes around the ends of the “rainbow”.