Description
Experience the magic of Colorful Unicorn Cupcakes! These whimsical treats feature fluffy, moist cake swirled with vibrant colors and topped with rich buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, or just a sweet pick-me-up on any day, these cupcakes are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you’ll be creating a colorful dessert in no time!
Ingredients
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- 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
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Gel food coloring (variety of colors)
Instructions
- 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, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into separate bowls; add different gel food colors and swirl gently.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with the colorful batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg