# What You Need:
→ Rainbow Unicorn Cupcakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/4 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 - 3/4 cup superfine sugar
18 - 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
19 - Food coloring: pink, blue, purple
→ Unicorn Sugar Cookies
20 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
21 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
22 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
23 - 1 large egg
24 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
25 - Royal icing in 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
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake trays and baking sheets as needed.
02 - Cream the butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until just combined. Divide batter evenly into four bowls and tint each with a different food coloring.
03 - Layer the colored batters into lined cupcake molds to create a swirled effect. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
04 - Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar while mixing continuously. Add milk and vanilla extract and beat until fluffy. Divide frosting into multiple bowls and tint each with food coloring corresponding to cupcake colors. Spoon into a piping bag arranging colors side by side for a swirl effect.
05 - Pipe the multicolored frosting onto cooled cupcakes in a swirling motion. Garnish with edible glitter and unicorn-themed sprinkles.
06 - Using a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add superfine sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks develop. Divide meringue into separate portions and tint each with chosen food coloring.
07 - Pipe small star-shaped kisses onto parchment-lined baking sheets using a star tip. Bake at 200°F (95°C) for one hour or until meringues are dry and crisp. Let cool completely before handling.
08 - Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
09 - Cut dough using unicorn and star-shaped cutters and place on baking sheets. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before decorating with pastel royal icing and edible gold dust.
10 - Arrange cupcakes, meringue kisses, and decorated cookies on tiered stands. Scatter rainbow marshmallows, pastel candies, edible stars, pearls, and mini unicorn toppers around for a festive presentation.
