Out of This World Galaxy Cupcakes Recipe

If you’re on the hunt for galaxy desserts, this galaxy cupcakes recipe is the perfect addition to your far-out treat table.

Grab your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe, or snag blank cupcakes from your local grocery store or bakery and get to decorating!

Spacey Galaxy Cupcakes Recipe

We are big fans of silicone baking cups and these purple ones are great for this look, but any dark color will do the trick.

To make your outer space event more interactive, consider creating a DIY stardust and space matter bar.

Allow guests to decorate their own cupcakes, sundaes, and make treat bags with the various sprinkles and meteorite-inspired candies.

Rock candy, star sprinkles, sparkling dust, and nonpareils make for wonderful looking toppings and are quite delicious.

For a burst of flavor, add Nerds candy!

Other Far Out Ideas

For candies and snacks that look like they’re from outer space, check these out:

• Nerds
• Galaxy Candyfetti
• These GORGEOUS Lollipops
• Galaxy Popcorn – we love this recipe!
• Galaxy Bark – another one of our recipes.
• Galaxy Ice Cream – also our creation.
• Galaxy chocolate fudge.
• Sno-Caps
• Raisinets

Don’t forget the Outer Space Goody Bags to contain all the treats!

Galaxy Cupcakes

Shelley

These galaxy cupcakes are sure to make any special occasion out of this world!

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Cool time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 52 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Dessert

Servings 24 cupcakes

Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

• Piping Bags and Tips Set
• Paper Plates

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Ingredients

  

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• 24 chocolate cupcakes cooled completely
• 32 oz white frosting
• Wilton pink food coloring
• Wilton violet food coloring
• Wilton royal blue food coloring
• Wilton Black Color Mist Spray

Various Sprinkles

• Shimmer Rock Candy
• White Pearlized Jimmies
• Wilton Silver Stars
• Wilton Silver Cake Sequins
• blue nonpareils

Instructions

 

• Create a spray guard out of 3 paper plates. Use one for the bottom and two for the sides. Fold the plates and tape together with scotch tape. Set aside. 
• Divide 1 tub of icing into three bowls and color each bowl pink, blue, and violet.
  32 oz white frosting, Wilton pink food coloring, Wilton violet food coloring, Wilton royal blue food coloring
• Use a knife to spread the frosting along the side of a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. 
• Pipe onto 12 cupcakes. 
  24 chocolate cupcakes
• Place cupcakes into the spray guard and spray with color mist. Immediately add sprinkles. 
  Wilton Black Color Mist Spray, Shimmer Rock Candy, White Pearlized Jimmies, Wilton Silver Stars, Wilton Silver Cake Sequins, blue nonpareils
• Repeat the process with the next set of 12 cupcakes. 

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Notes

The secret to galaxy cupcakes is a lot of sprinkles. The more you put on, the better they look. 

The makeshift spray area is not necessary, but it keeps the mess in one space for super easy clean up.

Nutrition facts are an estimate, and will vary depending on the amount of toppings. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg

Keyword cupcakes, galaxy, party food

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