Description
These Milky Way Galaxy Cupcakes are a stellar treat for space-themed parties or anyone who loves a cosmic dessert. Rich chocolate cupcakes filled with caramel and chocolate ganache, topped with a swirling galaxy of colorful frosting and edible glitter or stars.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cupcakes:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache or chocolate syrup
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- gel food coloring (navy blue, purple, black, pink)
- edible glitter or stars (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin. Prepare chocolate cake mix with sour cream and vanilla, fill liners, and bake.
- Fill Cupcakes: Once cooled, remove centers of cupcakes, fill with caramel and chocolate ganache, then replace the tops.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Divide and color frosting for galaxy effect. Pipe onto cupcakes and decorate with glitter or stars.
Notes
- You can use a homemade chocolate cake recipe, but the boxed mix with sour cream yields moist cupcakes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Perfect for themed parties or space enthusiasts!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
