Midnight Galaxy Cupcakes
Dive into the cosmos with these Midnight Galaxy Cupcakes, featuring a rich chocolate base topped with a shimmering galaxy-inspired buttercream. Each cupcake is adorned with edible glitter and star-shaped sprinkles, making them perfect for any space-themed celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- as needed food coloring (purple, blue, black)
- for decoration edible glitter
- for decoration star-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Step 4:
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
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Step 5:
Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 6:
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until fluffy. Divide the buttercream into three bowls and color each with purple, blue, and black food coloring.
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Step 7:
Using a piping bag, swirl the different colored buttercreams onto each cupcake to create a galaxy effect.
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Step 8:
Sprinkle edible glitter and star-shaped sprinkles on top of the frosted cupcakes.
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Step 9:
Let the cupcakes set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your cosmic treats!