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Cosmic Galaxy Chocolate Cupcakes

Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with vibrant galaxy-style buttercream frosting and edible glitter.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cupcake pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Mix wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then add hot coffee.
  5. Fill liners and bake 18–22 minutes.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat butter, sugar, cream, and vanilla to make frosting.
  8. Color frosting and pipe galaxy swirls onto cupcakes.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for best results and vibrant galaxy effect.