Unicorn rainbow cupcakes
Unicorn Rainbow Cupcakes are a magical, colorful dessert that combines vibrant layers, soft vanilla cake, and dreamy pastel frosting for an unforgettable treat. With endless customization options and eye-catching designs, they're the perfect showstopper for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Cupcake:
- 1½ cups 180 grams all-purpose flour (also known as maida)
- 1½ cups 300 grams powdered sugar (I used granulated sugar and powdered it myself)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup 120 ml oil (I used refined oil)
- ½ cup 120 ml milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Food coloring, as needed
- For the Whipped Cream:
- Whipped cream as needed
- Food coloring as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add the sugar and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer for about 1 minute until well combined.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour in the oil and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add half of the flour mixture and half of the milk. Mix gently.
- Add the remaining flour and milk, and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into 7 separate bowls.
- Add different food colouring to each bowl and mix gently.
- Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
- Spoon different coloured batters into each liner.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Do not overbake.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- While cooling, prepare the whipped cream: mix cream powder and cold water in a chilled bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate the cooled cupcakes with the whipped cream as desired.
- Chill the cupcakes in the fridge for a few hours.
- Serve and enjoy!