Description
Delicious and visually stunning Galaxy Cupcakes that are perfect for any space-themed party or celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Food coloring (blue, purple, pink, black)
- 1 batch of buttercream frosting (recipe below)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Food coloring (blue, purple, pink)
- Edible glitter or star sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream, and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the frosting into three bowls and color each with blue, purple, and pink food coloring.
- Using a piping bag or a spatula, frost the cooled cupcakes with the different colored frostings to create a galaxy effect. Swirl the colors together for a marbled look.
- If desired, sprinkle edible glitter or star sprinkles on top for a starry effect.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add chocolate chips or mini marshmallows to the batter before baking.
- Experiment with different colors of frosting to create unique galaxy themes, such as a sunset or ocean effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg