PEACE, LOVE + CUPCAKES.

To start with, I'm using Reynold's Jumbo Baking Cups (24 count)
+ 2 boxes of Pillsbury's Yellow Cake Mix.
To achieve the base batter, just follow the directions on the box.

To dye the batter, I'm using Betty Crocker's Classic Gel Food Colors,
which contains red, blue, yellow + green.
On the back of the box, there's a guide on how to
achieve other colors that aren't included in the set.

In order to create a tie-dye effect,
you have to layer on each color gradually -
Because of this, the process can be a tad time consuming.
I chose to start with green.
Since the batter is yellow, it takes quite a few drops to deepen the hues.

Next I chose orange - I layered that on top of the green.

Up next: Aqua blue - Layered on top of the orange.

Red - Layered on top of the aqua blue.

Lastly, yellow (which turned out to be beautifully deep),
layered on top of the red.
Keep in mind to avoid overfilling your baking cups,
naturally - They WILL rise.

Before the babies went into the oven.
When it comes to oven temperature + baking time,
keep with the instructions on the boxes of cake mix.

Done + bare.

Tie-dye effect when you cut inside of it.
I love using Pillsbury cake mixes because they include 1 cup of pudding,
which leads to super moist cakes + cupcakes.

I frosted these using my piping bag with
Pillsbury's Whipped Supreme Strawberry Frosting.
When using a piping bag, the frosting has to be fluffy
in order for there to be proper application.
Pillsbury's Whipped Supreme is by the fluffiest store-bought frosting.
Lastly, I topped it off with a few tiny multi-colored crystal sprinkles.

These cupcakes were delicious + my friends,
including the birthday girl, truly enjoyed them.
I hope you all had fun reading!
Let me know if anyone decides to make them.
YOM.