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Rainbow Rosette Cupcakes are absolutely Beautiful! In this easy-to-follow tutorial, you will be piping Multicolor Rosettes in no time. Use Betty Crocker to simplify the process. Rainbow Rosette Cupcakes are Perfect for birthdays, parties, or simply to brighten your day!
Frosting for Rainbow Cupcakes
Betty Crocker Creamy Deluxe French Vanilla is my go-to for frosting. I use this store-bought frosting for all of my cakes and cupcakes. It is yummy, works well, is consistent, and saves lots of time (making and cleaning up).
Color your Frosting
I always use Wilton’s icing colour. It is a concentrated gel, so a little goes a long way.
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Piping Rainbow Rosettes
What you will need:
- cupcakes (See Perfect Betty Crocker French Vanilla Cupcakes)
- chilled colored frosting (I use 2 containers of Betty Crocker Creamy Deluxe French Vanilla Frosting for 24 cupcakes)
- toothpicks
- 16″ piping bag fitted with a 1M tip (Need Help? See How to Prepare a Piping Bag)
- clear cling wrap
- twist ties
To get improved piping results, see Betty Crocker Frosting Hack for Piping. If you need help coloring your frosting, see How to Colour Icing.
Making Rolls of Frosting
1. Place a small piece of clear cling wrap on the table.
2. Spread a thick line a frosting onto the clear cling wrap
3. Fold once side of the clear cling wrap over the frosting and roll into a log.
4. Apply a twist tie to one end of the log.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for all frosting colors. You should now have a roll of frosting for each color. Try to keep the frosting roll shape and size as consistent as possible for all the colors.
6. On the open end of each frosting roll, cut off the excess clear cling wrap. The opening should be close to the frosting.
7. Place all rolls of frosting, with the openings down towards the tip, into a 16″ piping bag fitted with a 1M tip. If you need help preparing the piping bag, see How to Prepare a Piping Bag.
Rosette Technique
1. Hold the piping bag vertically straight over the center of the cupcake. Squeeze to make a star. Then with consistent pressure, move to the right and go up and around the star, making a circle around it. It should overlap the star slightly.
2. Stop squeezing as you close the circle, then pull away following the same circular motion.
For more help piping Rosettes, check out Piping Technique 101, which includes free printable practice sheets.
I would love to hear about your Rainbow Rosette Cupcakes! Please share your pictures and comments below.
Mama's Helpful Tips
- When opening a new Icing Color, put a pair of disposable food grade gloves on to prevent getting dye on your fingertips.
- To get improved piping results, see Betty Crocker Frosting Hack for Piping.
- Try to keep the frosting roll shape and size as consistent as possible for all the colors.
- Have fun and enjoy!
