Step into a cosmic adventure with these Galaxy Cupcakes! Perfect for space-themed parties or any special occasion that calls for a touch of stellar beauty, these cupcakes boast a vibrant swirl of galaxy colors topped with sparkling stars.
Ingredients:
- For the Cupcakes:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups
- Sugar: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 3 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Whole milk: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon
- Large eggs: 2
- Water: 2/3 cup
- Metallic Silver Gel Food Color: 1 teaspoon
- Midnight Gel Food Color: 1/2 teaspoon
- For the Frosting:
- Unsalted butter, room temperature: 2 cups
- Powdered sugar: 8 cups
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Milk: 3 tablespoons
- Violet Gel Food Color
- Rose Pink Gel Food Color
- Metallic Silver Gel Food Color
- Edible glitter silver stars
Directions:
- Prepare the Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, oil, vanilla, and eggs. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in water and gel food colors until the batter is smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners just over half full and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.
- Mix in vanilla and milk until the frosting is fluffy.
- Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add different gel food colors to each for a multi-colored effect.
- Assemble:
- Spoon or pipe different colored frostings into a piping bag fitted with a star tip, layering the colors to create a galaxy effect.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with edible glitter stars for a sparkling finish.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 20 cupcakes
Tips:
- Use high-quality gel food colors for more vibrant and striking effects.
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
- Store the cupcakes in the refrigerator until ready to serve to maintain the frosting’s shape and color intensity.
These Galaxy Cupcakes are not just delicious but are a visual treat, making them the perfect addition to any celebration where you want to impress and delight your guests with something out of this world! 🚀✨