Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (metallic gold, purple, and teal)
- Edible glitter and shimmer dust for a glamorous finish
- Fresh edible flowers and metallic sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then incorporate vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until the batter is smooth. Divide batter into cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Divide the batter into separate bowls and tint each with metallic food coloring like gold, purple, and teal. Swirl gently for a marbled effect.
- Pour the colored batters into cupcake liners, creating a striking visual appearance. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with shimmering metallic-colored frosting. Decorate with edible glitter, shimmer dust, metallic sprinkles, edible flowers, and metallic beads to enhance the futuristic, luxurious look.
Notes
- Use high-quality metallic food colors for vibrant, long-lasting shimmer.
- Decorate cupcakes just before serving to preserve shine and frost integrity.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- Allow cupcakes to sit at room temperature before decorating for best application of shimmer and glitter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: Themed/Dystopian
- Diet: Includes Gluten, Dairy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg