Unicorn Cupcakes

Whether you have an upcoming special event or just want to make a cute dessert, these Unicorn Cupcakes are a must-try. Learn how to prepare them at home to make an adorable dessert.

Unicorn Cupcakes

Are you trying to make delicious, adorable cupcakes for a special occasion? If so, try these Unicorn Cupcakes. You can use pre-baked cupcakes, decorating them with colorful frosting to create the appearance of a unicorn. Besides looking great, these cupcakes will taste delicious, and they’re sure to impress anyone who sees them.

What You’ll Need to Get Started

Before you get started, you’ll need pre-baked cupcakes, white frosting, and gel colors. You’ll change the color of your frosting by adding the gel colors to different batches of it. If you’re planning to use multiple colors, be sure to separate the frosting into a few different bowls and then add your gel color to it. Besides the cupcakes, frosting, and gel colors, you’ll also need specific equipment, such as:

• Piping Bags. Use both 16 inch and 12 inch piping bags to decorate the cupcakes.
• Electric Gel Colors. The gel colors mix perfectly with the frosting to create unique, fun colors.
• Sprinkles. You can add a special touch to your cupcakes with the right sprinkles.
• Cupcake Liners. You’ll need to line your muffin/cupcake pan with cupcake liners to eliminate the mess.
• Piping Tip. Use a 1m or 2D piping tip with your piping bag to create the perfect designs.

Other essential items to use during the decoration process include a hand or stand mixer, spatula, scissors, bowls, and plastic spoons.

Which Colors Should I Use When Decorating the Cupcakes?

Use any colors that remind you of unicorns. Some of the colors commonly used include pastel pink, pastel purple, and pastel blue. However, you’re free to use any hues that you personally prefer.

What Should I Do If I Don’t Have Piping Bags?

It’s best to use piping bags when working with the frosting and piping tips. It’s the best way for you to create the proper designs on your cupcakes to make them look like unicorns. You can get the piping bags online or at most crafting stores. However, if you’re doing this at the last minute, you can use plastic gallon storage bags as a replacement for your piping bags. It might be a bit more challenging to make it work, but the plastic storage bags will hold your frosting while you’re piping it.

Which Types of Cupcakes Should I Use?

Prepare any cupcakes that you personally like, such as chocolate, vanilla, or even strawberry cupcakes. You can make the cupcakes from scratch or buy a boxed cake mix to make it even easier. Follow the instructions on the box when preparing your cupcakes with a boxed cake mix. After baking for the desired amount of time, pull your cupcakes out of the oven and allow them to cool down completely before you begin adding your frosting on top of them. If you add the frosting too soon, it may begin melting into the cupcakes.