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, Violet food coloring gel, 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.