Unicorn Cupcakes

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 1 (12-cup) standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Step 2

   Make the cupcakes. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Step 3

   In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until light and foamy, about 2 minutes. While beating, gradually pour in the melted butter followed by the vanilla.

4. Step 4

   Working in batches, alternately add the flour mixture and the milk to the egg mixture. Do not overmix. 

5. Step 5

   Divide the batter evenly into each cup of the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.

6. Step 6

   Cool the cupcakes in the tin on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and cool on the rack completely. 

7. Step 7

   To prepare the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat until no lumps remain. 

8. Step 8

   Add the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until combined. 

9. Step 9

   Place the frosting in a piping bag fitted with a large star tip . Pipe a few swirls of frosting on each cupcake.

10. Step 10

    Decorate the cupcakes with pastel colored sprinkles.

11. Step 11

    Place a few tablespoons of pink sanding sugar on a plate. Halve each marshmallow on the diagonal, then press the cut side in the sugar to coat.

12. Step 12

    Press two marshmallow unicorn ears in place on each cupcake. Place a gold spiral candle between the marshmallow ears on each cupcake to become the unicorn horn. Serve.