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Unicorn Cupcakes
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Unicorn Cupcakes

Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring pink, blue, purple
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Divide the batter into three bowls; tint each with a different food color (pink, blue, purple).
  • Drop spoonfuls of each colored batter into the cupcake liners, swirling them together gently for a marbled effect.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat together the butter and powdered sugar, adding milk until you reach desired consistency.
  • Divide the frosting into three bowls and tint each with the same colors.
  • Pipe the colored frosting onto the cooled cupcakes in a swirl pattern and top with sprinkles. Enjoy your magical unicorn cupcakes!