Create these decorative cupcakes for a delightful treat that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The marbled batter and colorful toppings make them perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1/2 cup milk. 1 egg. 1 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. 1/4 tsp salt. Assorted food coloring gels. Decorative sprinkles and toppings.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the prepared liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Using food coloring gels, tint small portions of the batter into various colors of your choice. Drop small spoonfuls of the colored batter randomly into each cupcake liner. Use a toothpick or skewer to create swirls and marbled patterns by gently swirling the colors together. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, decorate with decorative sprinkles and toppings of your choice to create fun and unique designs.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes