Save A whimsical assortment of colorful, unicorn-themed desserts perfect for parties and celebrations.
Creating this magical unicorn dessert table always brings joy and wonder to our family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Rainbow Unicorn Cupcakes: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter softened, 2 large eggs, ½ cup whole milk, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Food coloring (pink, blue, purple, yellow)
- Magical Unicorn Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter softened, 3 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Food coloring matching cupcake colors, Edible glitter and unicorn-themed sprinkles
- Unicorn Meringue Kisses: 3 large egg whites, ¾ cup superfine sugar, ¼ tsp cream of tartar, Food coloring (pink, blue, purple)
- Unicorn Sugar Cookies: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup unsalted butter softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Royal icing various pastel colors, Edible gold dust
- Assorted Decorations: Rainbow marshmallows, Pastel-colored candies, Edible stars and pearls, Mini unicorn cake toppers
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) Line cupcake trays and baking sheets as needed
- Prepare Cupcakes:
- In a bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy Beat in eggs and vanilla Combine flour baking powder and salt add to the mixture alternately with milk Divide batter into four bowls and color each with food coloring Layer colored batters into cupcake liners Bake for 18 20 minutes Cool completely
- Make Frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy Gradually add powdered sugar mixing well Add milk and vanilla beat until fluffy Divide into bowls tint with food coloring and spoon into a piping bag with colors side by side Swirl frosting onto cooled cupcakes Top with edible glitter and sprinkles
- Prepare Meringue Kisses:
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form Gradually add sugar beat until stiff peaks form Divide and color meringue Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe small kisses onto a lined baking sheet Bake at 200°F (95°C) for 1 hour or until dry Cool completely
- Make Sugar Cookies:
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy Beat in egg and vanilla Gradually add flour Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness cut unicorn and star shapes and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 10 minutes Cool then decorate with pastel royal icing and edible gold dust
- Arrange Dessert Table:
- Place cupcakes meringue kisses and cookies on tiered stands Scatter rainbow marshmallows pastel candies and edible decorations around Add unicorn toppers for extra magic
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Required Tools
Stand mixer or electric hand mixer Mixing bowls Piping bags with star and round tips Cupcake trays Baking sheets Cookie cutters unicorn and stars Cooling racks
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) eggs milk (dairy) May contain traces of nuts if decorations are processed in shared facilities Always check labels for allergens if serving to guests with dietary restrictions
Nutritional Information
Calories 340 Total Fat 14 g Carbohydrates 52 g Protein 4 g per serving estimated
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Recipe FAQs
- → What gives the cupcakes their vibrant colors?
Food coloring is used to tint the cupcake batter into various shades, creating a rainbow effect when layered and baked.
- → How are the meringue kisses made crisp yet light?
Egg whites are beaten with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form, then baked slowly at a low temperature to dry them out without browning.
- → What ingredients ensure the sugar cookies hold their shape?
A combination of all-purpose flour and chilled dough helps maintain the cookies' form during baking, allowing detailed shapes like unicorns and stars.
- → How can the frosting be made colorful and decorative?
Buttercream frosting is divided into portions and tinted with different food colors, then piped side-by-side to create swirls topped with edible glitter and sprinkles.
- → Can this dessert table cater to dietary restrictions?
Yes, gluten-free flour blends and plant-based substitutes can be used to adapt the assortment for gluten-free or vegan preferences.
- → What tools are essential for preparing the dessert assortment?
Stand or hand mixers, piping bags with star and round tips, cupcake trays, baking sheets, cookie cutters, and cooling racks are key to creation and decoration.