One delectable delight has captured many's hearts and taste buds: the unicorn cupcake. More than just a dessert, these whimsical treats are edible canvases that effortlessly merge creative design with the pleasures of indulgence. With each swirl of pastel frosting and sprinkle of glitter, these cupcakes transform into a work of magic and wonder (aff) that symbolizes joy and creativity.
Unicorn Cupcake
Equipment
- 1 #22 tip
Ingredients
Candy Corn Cupcakes Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 Orange gel food coloring
- 1 Yellow gel food coloring
Vanilla Frosting
- 1 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-5 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 purple gel food coloring
- 1 orange gel food coloring
- 1 green gel food coloring
- 1 Wilton Candy Corn Unicorn cupcake decorations
Instructions
Cupcake directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place cupcake liners (aff) into the cupcake pans.
- Follow the directions on the back of the box to make the cupcake batter.
- Divide the batter evenly into three bowls.
- In one bowl, mix in a few drops of the orange gel food coloring.
- In the second bowl, mix in a few drops of the yellow gel food coloring.
- Leave the third bowl color free
- Using a spoon, scoop some orange cake batter into the cupcake liners (aff), enough to cover the bottom.
- Scoop some yellow cake batter on top of the orange batter.
- Scoop some white cake batter on top of the yellow
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
Frosting directions
- Using a standing mixer (aff), beat together all ingredients except the food coloring. Beat together until creamy and smooth and stiff peaks.
- Divide the frosting into three bowls.
- Mix in one color each into each bowl.
- Scoop the purple frosting into one side of the disposable piping bag
- Scoop the orange frosting into another side of the disposable piping bag
- Scoop the green frosting into the last side of the disposable piping bag
- Scoop 2 C of frosting into the large piping bag
Directions to decorate
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the white frosting.
- Place the horn into the middle of the frosting
- Place ears on either side of the horn.
- Place the "Eyes" below the horn.
- Using the colorful frosting, pipe the hair around the top and along the side.
A unicorn cupcake ignites smiles and inspires wonder (aff) while holding stories of laughter and moments of connection. These tiny delicious marvels infuse every event with enchantment, from birthday parties to baby showers to afternoon teas.
These cupcakes also have a universal appeal that transcends any differences in age and background, which draws our attention to the inherent beauty of simplicity. This underscores the significance of embracing the childlike joy that's found within each of us. These cupcakes also encourage us to relish life's sweetness bestowed upon us.
Each unicorn cupcake serves as a personal invitation to you. It will beckon you to embrace the magic woven into the fabric of our daily lives. These confections also encourage us to share our enchanting moments with those around us. They also serve as a reminder that whimsy can elevate even the most mundane pleasures into the extraordinary.
For more unicorn recipes, check out these Unicorn Bark, Unicorn Cupcakes, and Unicorn Blue Raspberry Milkshake recipes!