Dive into the enchanting world of these fun unicorn cupcakes! Learn how to create this easy cupcake recipe that will add a touch of magic to your special occasions.
Unicorn cupcakes have taken the dessert world by storm, and for a good reason – they’re not only visually stunning but also deliciously sweet.
If you’re a unicorn lover, we’ll show you how to transform ordinary cupcakes into enchanting, rainbow-hued delights that will leave everyone in awe.
The customizable nature of unicorn cupcakes allows for endless creative possibilities, ensuring they can match any color scheme or party theme.
Whether you’re planning a birthday party, baby shower, or just want to brighten someone’s day, these unicorn-inspired treats are a perfect choice.
From pastel-colored swirls of colorful frosting to edible glitter and sprinkles, we’ll guide you through the steps to make your easy unicorn cupcakes truly enchanting.
How to Make Unicorn Cupcakes
Ingredients
- Pre-baked cupcakes
- White Buttercream Frosting
- Gel Food coloring
Directions
Bake your favorite cupcakes – Classic Vanilla Cupcake Recipe, Chocolate Cupcakes or your favorite boxed cake mix
Cool cupcakes completely to room temperature on a wire rack before decorating.
When making your cupcakes, use a large cookie scoop to scoop batter into the muffin tin so they are all uniform in size.
Make your buttercream frosting in a large bowl.
Divide your white frosting into separate bowls and tint them with various colors using gel-based food coloring.
Add the colored icing to the 12 inch piping bags without a coupler or tip.
Snip the ends of the tips and set aside.
Place a 1M or 2D Piping tip inside of the 16 inch piping bag.
The tip should be pushed down as far as it can go end it should be cut right underneath the teeth
of the tip. You do not want icing caught on the side of the piping bag.
Place the colored bags of icing inside of the 16 inch bag and push them all down so that each of
the colors is inside of the tip.
Keep your cupcakes on a flat surface while you are icing them.
Squeeze with even pressure to make sure that all three colors are coming out together onto the top of the cupcakes.
Open up your unicorn cupcake kit.
Place the Unicorn Wrappers around the cupcake liners before icing.
Pipe swirls or rosettes around the top of each cupcake to create the unicorn’s colorful mane.
In the center of a cupcake, add the unicorn decorations to these adorable cupcakes.
Get creative with additional decorations like edible glitter, rainbow sprinkles, or fondant flowers to enhance the unicorn cupcakes’ whimsical appearance.
Allow the decorated cupcakes to set for a little while to ensure that the frosting and decorations stay in place.
Keep your easy unicorn cupcakes in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve them to keep the frosting staying stiff. You can keep any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container or cupcake tin to stay fresh for 3-4 days.
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Tips for Making Rainbow Unicorn Cupcakes
- Decide on the color palette for your unicorn cupcakes. Pastel shades like pink, purple, blue, and yellow work well to give your cupcakes a whimsical look.
- Buttercream frosting is a popular choice for unicorn cupcakes since it’s easy to work with.
- Gel-based food coloring provides vibrant and consistent colors for your frosting. It’s perfect for achieving those beautiful pastel hues.
- Do not use more than three colors in your unicorn cupcake icing, as they may not fit inside of the tip of the 16 inch bag.
Unicorn Cupcake FAQs
To create unicorn horns on cupcakes, you can use either fondant or modeling chocolate. Knead and shape the chosen material into a cone, tapering it to a point for the horn. You can add details like spirals using a contrasting color and let the horns set before inserting them into the frosted cupcakes for a whimsical unicorn-themed treat.
To make unicorn cupcakes with a beautiful mane, you’ll want to use piping tips that create a fluffy, star-shaped pattern. Here are the piping tips you can use:
Wilton 1M : These large open star tips create a lovely swirl and are commonly used for making the unicorn’s colorful mane.
Wilton 22 These smaller star tips work well for more intricate details on the mane or for creating smaller, delicate rosettes.
Wilton 18 These medium-sized star tips are versatile and can be used for both the mane and other decorations on the cupcake.
Wilton 32 Tip This closed star tip can create a different texture in the mane and add variety to the design.
Wilton 233 This tip is commonly known as a grass tip and is perfect for creating a textured, grass-like mane.
For creating leaves or additional decorative elements on your unicorn cupcakes, you can use a leaf-shaped piping tip.
Feel free to mix and match these tips to create a diverse and visually appealing mane on your unicorn cupcakes. Remember to use different colors of frosting to achieve the rainbow effect for the mane, and practice your piping skills to get the desired look.
Magical Unicorn Cupcakes Recipe
These unicorn cupcakes are the perfect treat for a unicorn lover. You can make these cupcakes for any special occasion and they're easily customizable for your party's color scheme!
Ingredients
- Prebaked cupcakes.
- White frosting + gel colors
Instructions
Bake your favorite cupcakes - Classic Vanilla Cupcake Recipe, Chocolate Cupcakes or your favorite boxed cake mix
Cool cupcakes completely to room temperature on a wire rack before decorating.
When making your cupcakes, use a large cookie scoop to scoop batter into the muffin tin so they are all uniform in size.
Make your buttercream frosting in a large bowl.
Divide your white frosting into separate bowls and tint them with various colors using gel-based food coloring.
Add the colored icing to the 12 inch piping bags without a coupler or tip.
Snip the ends of the tips and set aside.
Place a 1M or 2D Piping tip inside of the 16 inch piping bag.
The tip should be pushed down as far as it can go end it should be cut right underneath the teeth
of the tip. You do not want icing caught on the side of the piping bag.
Place the colored bags of icing inside of the 16 inch bag and push them all down so that each of
the colors is inside of the tip.
Keep your cupcakes on a flat surface while you are icing them.
Squeeze with even pressure to make sure that all three colors are coming out together onto the top of the cupcakes.
Open up your unicorn cupcake kit.
Place the Unicorn Wrappers around the cupcake liners before icing.
Pipe swirls or rosettes around the top of each cupcake to create the unicorn's colorful mane.
In the center of a cupcake, add the unicorn decorations to these adorable cupcakes.
Get creative with additional decorations like edible glitter, rainbow sprinkles, or fondant flowers to enhance the unicorn cupcakes' whimsical appearance.
Allow the decorated cupcakes to set for a little while to ensure that the frosting and decorations stay in place.
Keep your easy unicorn cupcakes in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve them to keep the frosting staying stiff. You can keep any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container or cupcake tin to stay fresh for 3-4 days.
Notes
Do not use more than three colors as they may not fit inside of the tip of the 16 inch bag.
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