The Magic of Unicorn Cakes: A Guide to Crafting the Perfect Cake

1. The Magic of Unicorn Cakes: A Guide to Crafting the Perfect Cake

2. Hello, Unicorn cake-loving friends! We know that there is nothing more delightful than this cake. These cakes have taken the baking world by storm because of their unique design and popularity among kids. Whatever the case is, everyone must experience the delight of having this cake once, and explore this ‘must-have’ cake on the internet. These cakes are just too adorable and impressive. They are very adorable and will never upset you with their design. Well! If you are eager to create one, this unicorn cake recipe will guide you through every step. What are Unicorn Cakes? Cake trends come and go, but trends exist for a reason between us. The unicorn, no other trend has been this big. The cake is a combination of two things and hence they are most loved by little girls. Colourful Unicorn Cakes As the name says, this treat exemplifies a beloved magical creature for an extra splash of fun at any event. Unicorn cakes for girls are an ideal choice if you are celebrating your little princess's birthday. The aroma of the cake makes it more than just a dessert and will surely make you believe in the world where unicorns prance across meadows. You need to keep in mind that there are four main elements, that are the horns, eyes, ears, and the mane. The rainbow unicorn cake is truly magical and a perfect taste of childhood.  Let’s Start From Scratch Now, remember that it is always important that instead of a cake that is fluffy with a loose crumb, we should prefer something with a tremendously dense crumb. Everyone wants their unicorn theme cakes to look a little floppy and gooey, for that the cake should be perfectly dense with a strong foundation.  Before jumping into the recipe of the cake, let’s start with the ingredients of the unicorn cake designs.

3. Ingredients • For Cake • 2 cups of all-purpose flour • 2 cups granulated sugar • 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature • 4 eggs • 1 cup of milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 tablespoon baking powder • A pinch of salt • Food coloring (pink, purple, blue) • For the Frosting • 3 cups of heavy whipping cream • 1 cup powdered sugar • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract • Food coloring (pink, purple, blue) • For the Decoration • Edible glitter • Edible stars • Fondant (different colors) • Edible flower decorations • Note: The ingredients will differ according to the size of the cake and the color you want to add to your cake. 

4. Unicorn Cakes Recipe • Baking of the cake • The baking of the cake is the most important part since it acts as a foundation for the whole unicorn cake design. • Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three round cake pans by applying greasing and lining them with parchment paper or butter paper. You might be thinking about why we need three round cake pans. Since we are taking three colors, we need to prepare cake layers for every color. • Take a mixing bowl, and cream the softened butter and granulated sugar. Mix all these ingredients until it become light and fluffy. • Instead of adding eggs, you can add yogurt or buttermilk, mix it well after the addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract. • Now in another bowl, take the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together. Mix it well, and gradually add the dry ingredients to the other bowl in which you have already prepared the light and fluffy paste. • Divide the batter equally into three portions, it's time to add food coloring drops to each portion to create the desired color paste. • Pour the batter into the prepared pans, and bake it for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean. • Once it is done, allow the three cakes to cool completely before removing them from the pans. • Colourful layers of bread for unicorn cakes • How to make the frosting of the unicorn cakes for a birthday? • In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until it turns into a soft paste. • Make sure that you gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract into it and continue whipping it until it whisks well and turns into stiff peaks form. • Divide the cream into three portions and add food coloring to each respectively. • Completing the Unicorn Cake • Place one cake layer on a serving platter and start spreading the thin layer of the colored whipped cream frosting over the cake as per the color. • Repeat the step with the other two cakes and at the end frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream by using a spatula to create a smooth finish.  • Decoration of the Cake

5. How to Make A Fondant Unicorn Horn • Before starting the decorating process, start with making the horns of the unicorn cake. Here are the steps for making a fondant unicorn horn for cake decorating: • For the horn, take about half a cup of fondant and roll it out to about 15 inches long. Make sure that it is tapered from one end to the other end. • Take a lollipop stick or a wooden skewer and paint the surface with water. Since the water will help your fondant to stick. • Now take the thinner end of the fondant and attach it to the tip of your stick or skewer, twirl it around the stick, and make sure that you leave at least 3 to 4 inches of the skewer free to stick it into the cake later. • Let the fondant harden for about 15 to 20 minutes. Don’t stick the fondant into the cake if it is not hardened. • Once it is hardened, mix a few drops of almond extract with some edible gold dust and then brush the entire horn until it’s gold. It will add a magical spark to the unicorn cake design. • How to Make the Ears for Your Cake • The concept remains the same and the ingredients too. Here are the steps for making ears for your cake: • As the ear colors are usually white and pink, choose white and pink modeling paste to be about half a centimeter thick. • Cut out the outer ears from the white modeling paste and then cut out the inner ears from the pink modeling paste. Make sure that the inner ears are slightly smaller than the outer ears. • Let the ears dry on a rounded surface, like a rolling pin. Let them harden properly, you can even leave them overnight for better results. • Use edible glue to attach the ears to the cake. • How to Make the Eyes and Mane • An eye and mane are the last elements in unicorn cake design. Usually, the eyes are created by piping black buttercream frosting. They are simple to make, all you need to do is to create small arches with gentle flicks upwards for the lashes.  • When it comes to the mane, pipe rosettes can be used with different colors of pastel buttercream frosting. Cover the base of the horn with rosettes and have it down to the side of the cake. Top the mane with candies, and edible glitters, or even you can add cookies or any goodies as per your preference. 

6. Eyes of Unicorn • Final Touch • Your homemade unicorn cake is almost ready. Place the cake in the refrigerator for a while, as doing this will set the frosting and the decoration too. Once it is done, your cake is ready to be admired and devoured.  • Unicorn Cup Cakes • Unicorn cakes look fun and tasty, but they require a lot of work and time. For those who like unicorn-themed desserts or want to try this unique cake, they should also go for unicorn cupcakes. • Delicious unicorn theme cup cakes • These cakes will scratch that unicorn dessert itch and the best part you don’t need to worry about making a full cake. These little cakes are just adorable and tasty.  • Here are steps for making unicorn cupcakes. • Ingredients • White fondant • Cupcakes • Light pink frosting for ears • Edible black pen • Edible gold stars • Gold luster dust • Toothpicks • Small paint brush • Circle cookie cutter

7.  Steps • Take the cupcakes, now it’s time to roll out the white fondant and cut out circles. Make sure that the circles cover the top of each cupcake. • Shape the ears, they should be about a half-inch tall. Make sure that they are thicker than what you put on a cake. • For the horns, create strips of white fondant, they should be about two inches long. Now fold the fondant strips in half and twist the two halves together. • It’s time to paint, so take a small paintbrush and paint the ears and the horns with gold dust. • Using the edible black pen, draw the eyes and eyelashes, and using the light pink frosting, make a line across the unicorn just below the horn. • Create a dot on the top of the line to create a flower crown. It’s time to sprinkle the top with some edible gold stars. Thank You