Description
Galaxy Cupcakes are a delightful treat that takes you on a delicious journey to outer space with their vibrant colors and rich chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Food coloring (blue, purple, pink)
- 1 batch of buttercream frosting (see below)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream
- Food coloring (blue, purple, pink)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat until fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Divide the frosting into three bowls. Color one bowl blue, one purple, and one pink using food coloring.
- Using a piping bag or a spatula, frost the cooled cupcakes with the different colored frostings to create a galaxy effect. Swirl the colors together for a beautiful finish.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles on top of the frosted cupcakes to enhance the galaxy theme.
- You can also experiment with different flavor extracts, such as almond or lemon, in the buttercream for a unique taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg