Description
These Star Wars-themed cupcakes feature colorful frosting inspired by your favorite Jedi and Sith, complete with edible lightsabers for a fun, galaxy-ready finish. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or May the 4th!
Ingredients
- Basic Cupcake Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Baking powder
- Vanilla or chocolate extract
- Butter or oil
- Milk or a non-dairy substitute
- Frosting & Decoration:
- Buttercream or cream cheese frosting
- Gel food coloring (red, blue, green, purple)
- Fondant or colored candy sticks for lightsabers
- Edible glitter or shimmer dust
- Tools:
- Piping bags and tips
- Mixing bowls
- Star Wars-themed cupcake liners
- Cooling rack
- Cupcake tray
Instructions
- Bake the Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and sugar. In another bowl, combine eggs, butter, and milk. Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Fill lined cupcake tray ¾ full and bake 18–22 minutes. Let cool completely on a rack.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Add gel food coloring to match Star Wars characters (Jedi blue, Sith red, Yoda green, Mace Windu purple).
- Make Edible Lightsabers: Dip candy sticks or pretzel rods into colored melted white chocolate. Sprinkle with edible glitter and let cool/harden on wax paper.
- Decorate the Cupcakes: Pipe frosting onto each cooled cupcake. Insert edible lightsabers at an angle. Finish with edible stars or shimmer dust for a galactic touch.
Notes
You can bake the cupcakes a day ahead. Store lightsabers in a cool, dry place to prevent melting. Use dairy-free options for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Themed Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg