Making Snow Cone Cupcakes is easier than you might think. Follow these simple steps to create your colorful and tasty treats:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with colorful cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder (if making chocolate), baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and no lumps remain.
5. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
8. Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Add in the flavored extracts and heavy cream, beating until the desired consistency is achieved.
9. Divide Frosting: Divide the frosting into separate bowls, one for each color/flavor you wish to make.
10. Add Color: Add the gel food coloring to each bowl of frosting, mixing well to achieve the desired shade.
11. Frost Cupcakes: Use a piping bag to frost the cooled cupcakes with the different colored frostings, creating a snow cone appearance.
12. Add Sprinkles: Finish by decorating the frosted cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles on top.

Follow these steps, and you’ll have a platter of vibrant and tasty Snow Cone Cupcakes ready to enjoy!