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Unicorn Cupcakes – Not Your Typical Christmas Cupcake!

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Unicorn Cupcakes are normally not what you think of when you think of a holiday cupcake idea, however, this particular one works perfectly!  Not only is this a fun and simple recipe thanks to the Duff Goldman’s Unicorn Cakes Cupcake mix, it is the perfect cupcake recipe to make to welcome Sparkles, the Little Live Pet that your favorite little will be getting for Christmas!

Unicorn Cupcakes Recipe

Unicorn themed cupcakes normally don’t say, “HOLIDAY CUPCAKES”, but sometimes we just need to change things up and celebrate our love for Unicorns any time we can!

Unicorn Cupcakes

 

While I love making cupcakes from scratch when I can, sometimes cake mixes that already have anything already in it, make life so much easier!  Especially during this chaotic time of the year! Have you ever used one of Duff Goldman’s cake mixes before?  His cake mixes already have everything inside so you can make colorful cupcakes without a lot of work!

Unicorn Cupcakes

 

My youngest absolutely adores unicorns so I knew the proper way to welcome Sparkles, the Little Live Pet, into our home was by making Unicorn cupcakes!

 

Looking for more unique Cupcake recipes? 

Reindeer Cupcakes

Funfetti Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Tiramisu Cupcakes

S’Mores Cupcakes

Unicorn Cupcakes Recipe

 

Here is how to make Unicorn Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Duff’s Unicorn Cakes Cupcake mix

Ingredients as needed on back of the cake mix

Pillsbury Filled Pastry Bag frosting 

Unicorn Cupcake wrappers

Directions:

Follow the directions on the back of the mix .  There is one key that you must remember when making these cupcakes.  You HAVE to use egg whites so that you get the brightest color you can. 

Once the cupcakes cool, you can make your own frosting or you can use a filled pastry bag, like the vanilla frosting one from Pillsbury, to decorate the top of your cupcake.  Sprinkle on the sugar that is included in the unicorn cake mix as well as some fun sprinkles.  

Wrap one of the paper Unicorn face cupcake wrappers around the cupcake and top with one of the paper unicorn horns.  

There you, quick and easy Unicorn cupcakes to enjoy with your family or to welcome Sparkles to your home!  If you are unsure who Sparkles is, stay tuned!

Unicorn Cupcakes

Unicorn Cupcakes - Not Your Typical Christmas Cupcake!

Rhonda
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Desserts and Sweet Baked Goods
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Duff's Unicorn Cakes Cupcake mix
  • Ingredients as needed on back of the cake mix
  • Pillsbury Filled Pastry Bag frosting
  • Unicorn Cupcake wrappers

Instructions
 

  • Follow the directions on the back of the mix . There is one key that you must remember when making these cupcakes. You HAVE to use egg whites so that you get the brightest color you can.
  • Once the cupcakes cool, you can make your own frosting or you can use a filled pastry bag, like the vanilla frosting one from Pillsbury, to decorate the top of your cupcake. Sprinkle on the sugar that is included in the unicorn cake mix as well as some fun sprinkles.
  • Wrap one of the paper Unicorn face cupcake wrappers around the cupcake and top with one of the paper unicorn horns.
  • There you, quick and easy Unicorn cupcakes to enjoy with your family or to welcome Sparkles to your home! If you are unsure who Sparkles is, stay tuned!

Notes

This is a super easy cupcake recipe to make your own Unicorn Inspired Cupcakes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 203mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
Keyword Cupcakes, Easy cupcakes, Pastel Cupcakes, Unicorn Cupcakes, Unicorns
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Unicorn Cupcakes

 

 

 

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