Galaxy Cupcakes with Colorful Swirl Frosting - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (430g)
• 1 1/2 cups caster sugar (265g)
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (125ml)
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (375ml)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons blue food coloring (optional)
• 1 batch American buttercream or Swiss meringue buttercream
• Purple coloring: 2 drops deep pink food gel + 2 drops purple food gel
• Blue coloring: 2 drops sky blue food gel
• Pink coloring: 2 drops deep pink food gel
• Silver star sprinkles
• Edible glitter (optional)
• Any galaxy or space themed sprinkles