Having a kids birthday party? Perhaps, you just want to brighten someone’s day? Whatever the reason, these Unicorn Cupcakes are pretty perfect for any occasion….or no occasion at all!
Have you ever had a girl crush? Over the last year, through a mutual friend, I’ve watched this amazing chick named Sarah (hey girl hey), create some AMAZING pieces. She’s a baker and she’s like over the top talented at what she does. I’ve tried to get some cupcake, or cakes made, but, this girl is on fire {you are totally singing that Alicia Keys song}. She’s booked for months and I have tried and tried and tried.
BUT, all is not lost, because she is sharing these over the top Unicorn Cupcakes with us today!!!!
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HOW TO MAKE UNICORN CUPCAKES – Step by Step
First, you’ll want to make sure you have all of the ingredients on hand. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Funfetti Cake Mix
- Black Icing
- Whipped Buttercream Icing (divided into blue, pink and purple colors)
- Ziploc Bags
- Ice Cream Cones
- Decorating Bag Set
- Food Coloring
Step #1: In a large bowl, mix together the funfetti cake mix, according to recipe on box.
Step #2: Using a large cookie scoop, very carefully fill the ice cream cone with cake mix. Repeat until cake mix is used.
TIP: Place ice cream cone, upside down (with the cone bottom end up), onto the cake batter.
Step #3: Bake a 325° for 8-10 minutes. The cake should be cooked through and your ice cream cone should not change in color. Check with a cake releaser or toothpick, should come out clean.
TIP: Place oven rack on very bottom of the oven.
Step #4: While unicorn cupcakes are cooking, make the Whipped Buttercream Icing.
TIP: DO NOT remove cupcake liner until cupcakes have allowed to cool for 10-15 minutes. Removing while still warm, will result in a crumbly cupcake.
Step #5: Separate icing equally into three bowl: blue, pink, purple, mix.
Step #6: Place each color in a single row into the end of your decorating bag that’s set with a large tip. If you need a visual check out this video.
Step #7: Using a large piping tip, swirl icing onto top of each cupcake.
Step #8: Top cupcake with Unicorn Horn.
You can very easily make this with white fondant.
You can also spray with edible shimmer spray to give the horn a fun look!
Step #9: Draw on eyelashes with black icing.
*Top cupcake with funfetti sprinkles! It’s fun for the kids!
BIRTHDAY PARTY RECIPES:
- Mini Apple Pie Cups
- Easter Bunny Cake (Kid-Friendly Easter Recipe!)
- Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
- Pig Cake
- Watermelon Rice Krispies
- Doc McStuffins Birthday Party Printables
Other Unicorn Inspired Recipes:
Anything unicorn is all the rage right now! Whether you are looking to brighten someone's day, celebrating a special person in your life or just want to have some fun in the kitchen, these Unicorn Cupcakes are sure to be the highlight of your day!
- 1 Funfetti Cake Mix made according to box
- black icing for eyes
- Whipped Buttercream Icing
- 24 Ice Cream Cones
- Pink, Blue and Purple Food Coloring
- In a large bowl, mix together the funfetti cake mix, according to recipe on box.
- Place Ice Cream Cone into muffin tin.
- Using a cookie scoop, very carefully fill the ice cream cone with cake mix until about 3/4 the way full. Repeat until cake mix is used.
- Bake a 325° for 13-15 minutes. The cake should be cooked through. Check with a cake releaser or toothpick, should come out clean.
- While unicorn cupcakes are cooling, make the Whipped Buttercream Icing.
- Separate icing equally into three bowl: blue, pink, purple, mix.
- Place each color in a single row into the end of your decorating bag that’s set with a large tip. If you need a visual check out this video.
- Using a large piping tip, swirl icing onto top of each cupcake.
- Top cupcake with Unicorn Horn.
- Draw on eyelashes with black icing.
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What did you use for the ears?
You can use white fondant and make your own or order on amazon.