Magical Unicorn Dessert Table

A whimsical assortment of colorful, unicorn-themed desserts perfect for parties and celebrations.

This magical unicorn dessert table was a huge hit at my last event, bringing smiles to both kids and adults alike.

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 Rainbow Unicorn Cupcakes:

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add alternately with milk. Divide batter into four bowls, color each with food coloring. Layer colored batters into cupcake liners. Bake 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.

Make Magical Unicorn 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 Unicorn 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. Pipe small kisses onto lined baking sheet. Bake at 200°F (95°C) for 1 hour or until dry. Cool completely.

Make Unicorn 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, 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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Our family enjoyed assembling the dessert table together, creating memories alongside sweet treats.

Notes

For a gluten-free version substitute a gluten-free flour blend in cupcakes and cookies. Use plant-based butter and egg substitutes for vegan adaptations. Pair with sparkling lemonade or a fruity punch for a festive feel.

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.

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With these steps, you can create a magical unicorn dessert table that's sure to dazzle your guests and make any celebration unforgettable.

Recipe Q&A

→ How do I achieve vibrant colors in the cupcakes?

Divide the batter equally and add gel food coloring to each portion before layering the colors in cupcake liners to create vivid, distinct hues.

→ What’s the best way to pipe the multi-colored frosting?

Use a piping bag fitted with several colored frostings side by side to create a beautiful swirl effect atop the cupcakes.

→ Can I prepare the meringue kisses in advance?

Yes, bake them at a low temperature until dry, then store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

→ How do I decorate the sugar cookies with pastel royal icing?

Roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness, cut shapes, bake, cool, then pipe pastel-colored royal icing and apply edible gold dust once dry.

→ Are there vegan alternatives for this assortment?

Use plant-based butter and egg substitutes in the batters and frostings to accommodate vegan preferences.