Color Run Cupcakes

From The Color Run in Des Moines 07/13/13

Doused in color!

My friend, Cathy, and I did our first Color Run in Des Moines.  It was a great time with a great friend.  I wanted to capture the day with a recipe, so my grandson, Duncan, and I made our own version of what a cupcake might look like if it went through The Color Run.   I always have memorable times with my friends,  so this is dedicated to Cathy.  Thanks, also, to Duncan and Doug who helped to Color the cupcakes.

My version of The Color Run Cupcakes...

Happiness

“We call The Color Run the ‘Happiest 5K on the Planet’ because our events bring together friends and family in a unique, healthy, and fun environment,” said Travis Snyder, founder of The Color Run. After hundreds of thousands of participants have crossed the finish line – the name has stuck. For more on the color run visit: The Color Run 

The Color Run with a view of the Capitol Building. 

Begin by mixing a batch of cupcakes using a white cake mix.
Prepare them according to the directions on the box.

Color Duncan Happy!

Add food coloring to the batter.

Stir the food coloring in slightly.

 Bake according to directions on cake mix box.

Add some food coloring to some white granulated sugar.
Also add a little powdered sugar for a smoother consistency.

 Frost the cupcakes with a light powdered sugar frosting.

We mixed up three different colors.

 Douse the cupcakes with color.

Enjoy!

Thank you, Lord, for coloring my life with great friends and family!