Unicorn Cupcakes Recipe
Delightfully colorful and whimsical, Unicorn Cupcakes are perfect for parties and celebrations. These moist cupcakes are topped with vibrant, multicolored buttercream frosting and finished with sprinkles, bringing magical charm to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Sprinkles (multicolor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Make the Buttercream Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of cream or milk, continuing to beat until light and fluffy. Add more cream or powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.
- Color the Frosting: Divide the buttercream into separate bowls and tint each with a different food coloring to create various bright colors.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Using a piping bag fitted with a large star tip or round tip, pipe swirls of different colored buttercream onto each cupcake to create a rainbow effect.
- Decorate: Finish by sprinkling colorful sprinkles over the frosting for a magical unicorn-inspired look. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the colors of the frosting based on your preference or theme.
- Make sure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- For a firmer frosting, refrigerate briefly before coloring and piping.
- Use high-quality food coloring for vibrant and consistent colors.
- Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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