Description
These Pisces-Themed Vanilla Cupcakes are a delightful treat, featuring soft, fluffy vanilla cake and dreamy ocean-inspired buttercream. The light blue buttercream swirls, topped with edible pearls and fondant seashells, create a stunning aquatic aesthetic, perfect for a Pisces birthday celebration, zodiac party, or beach-themed event. Elegant, delicious, and easy to make, these cupcakes bring the mystical beauty of the sea to your dessert table!
Ingredients
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For the Vanilla Cupcakes
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole milk
For the Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
For Decoration
- Edible pearls
- Fondant or white chocolate seashells
- Piping bags and star tips
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare the Cupcake Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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Make the Cupcake Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until fully combined.
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Bake & Cool
- Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
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Prepare the Buttercream Frosting
- Beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, whipping until smooth.
- Tint with blue gel food coloring to achieve an oceanic shade.
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Decorate the Cupcakes
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe swirls onto cooled cupcakes.
- Top with edible pearls and fondant or white chocolate seashells for a Pisces-inspired oceanic finish.
Notes
- Add a touch of sea salt to the buttercream for a salted vanilla twist.
- Experiment with ombre frosting by mixing different shades of blue.
- Substitute almond extract for vanilla for a unique flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
