Description
Unicorn Cupcakes are a whimsical treat that will brighten your day with their vibrant colors and delightful flavors. These easy-to-make cupcakes feature fluffy cake topped with pastel swirls of frosting, making them perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because! Each bite is a magical experience that combines sweetness and joy, sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Get ready to create a little sprinkle of happiness in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Rainbow sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter into bowls and add food coloring to achieve desired hues; gently fold.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with colorful buttercream frosting and top with rainbow sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Swap vanilla extract for almond extract for a different flavor twist. Add sprinkles directly into the batter for extra fun! For gluten-free cupcakes, use a gluten-free flour blend.