Galaxy Moon Cupcakes
These spectacular galaxy cupcakes with moon decorations have taken social media by storm across the USA. The swirled frosting creates a cosmic effect that’s surprisingly easy to achieve, while white chocolate moon toppers add the perfect celestial touch
Ingredients
- 12 chocolate cupcakes (homemade or mix)
- 2 cups buttercream frosting
- Food coloring (blue, purple, black)
- White chocolate for moon decorations
- Edible silver stars
- Piping bag with large star tip
- Moon-shaped cookie cutter (small)
Instructions
- Divide frosting into four bowls (leave one white, color others blue, purple, and black).
- Line piping bag with stripes of each color.
- Pipe swirled frosting onto each cupcake.
- Melt white chocolate and pour into moon shapes using a cookie cutter on parchment paper.
- Once set, place moon decorations on frosting.
- Sprinkle with edible silver stars.
Notes
Make Ahead: The white chocolate moon decorations can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container.