How do I make galaxy swirled cupcakes?

Bake up a batch of out-of-this-world Galaxy Swirled Cupcakes! These celestial treats are sure to leave your taste buds starstruck.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Galaxy Swirled Cupcakes. Items include: all-purpose flour baking powder salt unsalted butter sugar large eggs vanilla extract gel food coloring powdered sugar milk

all-purpose flour 1 and a half cups
baking powder 1 and a quarter teaspoons
salt a pinch
unsalted butter 1 and a half sticks
sugar 1 cup
large eggs 2
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
gel food coloring a few drops
powdered sugar 2 cups
milk 2 tablespoons

Take note
Caution: While making these cupcakes, be prepared to have your mind blown by the galactic awesomeness. Also, you might find yourself wanting to eat the entire batch!

1

Prepare the Cupcake Batter

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 and a half cups of all-purpose flour, 1 and a quarter teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk them together to ensure even mixing. Then, in a separate bowl, cream together 1 stick of unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add in 2 large eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Finally, pour in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until everything is well combined.

2

Create the Galactic Swirl

To achieve the mesmerizing galaxy swirl effect, divide the cupcake batter into three equal parts. Leave one part plain white, but add a few drops of different gel food coloring to the other two parts. Aim for colors like dark blue and purple to resemble the night sky. Once you have your three colors ready, spoon a bit of each into the cupcake liners, alternating between colors, until they are about two-thirds full. Now comes the fun part - grab a toothpick and gently swirl the colors together to create a captivating galaxy effect.

3

Bake to Perfection

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the filled cupcake liners on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once they are baked to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

4

Galactic Frosting

Now it's time to frost your cupcakes with some out-of-this-world deliciousness. In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 and a half sticks of unsalted butter and 2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in 2 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. For an extra celestial touch, divide the frosting into a few separate bowls and color each with a different shade of food coloring. Once you have your colorful frostings ready, use a piping bag or a butter knife to generously frost your cooled cupcakes.