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Colorful cupcakes with purple frosting and sprinkles on a white surface.

Unicorn Cupcakes Recipe

Amanda BC
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • Food coloring pink, blue, and purple
  • 24 vanilla cupcakes cooled
  • Sprinkles for filling and decoration

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the salt and vanilla extract. Pour in 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream and beat the mixture on medium-high speed until smooth. You can add more cream to reach your desired consistency.
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  • Divide the frosting evenly into three separate bowls. Using food coloring, tint one bowl pink, another blue, and the third purple. Mix each bowl until the colors are uniform.
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  • Lay out a piece of plastic wrap and spoon each layer of frosting onto the surface, stacked on top of each other. Roll it up tightly into a log, pushing out any air bubbles, and twist the end to seal. Snip off the end of the frosting log and place it into a large pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
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  • Cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and scoop out a bit of cake to create a cavity. Fill the hole with sprinkles, then replace the piece of cupcake you removed.
  • Squeeze the pastry bag to pipe the tri-colored frosting onto each cupcake, creating a swirl pattern. If you like, sprinkle a few more sprinkles on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 167mgFiber: 0.3g
Keyword Cupcakes, dessert, unicorn cupcakes
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