Magical Unicorn Dessert Table (Printable Version)

Vibrant unicorn-themed cupcakes, cookies, and meringues with dazzling colors and decorations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rainbow Unicorn Cupcakes

01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - ½ cup whole milk
06 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Food coloring (pink, blue, purple, yellow)

→ Magical Unicorn Frosting

10 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 3 cups powdered sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons milk
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Food coloring (matching cupcake colors)
15 - Edible glitter and unicorn-themed sprinkles

→ Unicorn Meringue Kisses

16 - 3 large egg whites
17 - ¾ cup superfine sugar
18 - ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
19 - Food coloring (pink, blue, purple)

→ Unicorn Sugar Cookies

20 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour
21 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
22 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
23 - 1 large egg
24 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
25 - Royal icing (pastel colors)
26 - Edible gold dust

→ Assorted Decorations

27 - Rainbow marshmallows
28 - Pastel-colored candies
29 - Edible stars and pearls
30 - Mini unicorn cake toppers

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line cupcake trays and baking sheets with liners or parchment paper as needed.
02 - Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk to the butter mixture. Divide batter into four portions and tint each with different food coloring.
03 - Layer colored batters into cupcake liners. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove and cool completely on racks.
04 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly. Add milk and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Divide frosting into bowls, color accordingly, and fill a piping bag with colors side by side.
05 - Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes with a swirling motion, topping each with edible glitter and unicorn sprinkles.
06 - Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks develop. Divide and tint meringue. Pipe small star-shaped kisses onto lined baking sheets.
07 - Bake at 200°F for one hour or until completely dry. Allow to cool on racks.
08 - Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. Gradually add flour until fully incorporated. Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness.
09 - Cut dough into unicorn and star shapes using cookie cutters. Place on baking sheets and bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
10 - Apply pastel-colored royal icing and edible gold dust to cookies once cooled.
11 - Display cupcakes, meringue kisses, and cookies on tiered stands. Scatter marshmallows, pastel candies, edible stars, pearls, and add mini unicorn toppers to complete the setup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and fun themed desserts
  • Perfect for parties and celebrations
02 -
  • Use plant-based substitutes for vegan adaptations
  • Substitute gluten-free flour for gluten-free versions
03 -
  • Divide and color batters separately for vibrant layers
  • Use a piping bag with multiple colors for swirl frosting effect
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