Unicorn Cupcakes

Method

• Step 1
  Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, then eggs, beating well.

  

• Step 2
  Gradually add the flour, beating constantly. Slowly add the milk and beat a further two or three minutes until the entire mixture is pale.
• Step 3
  Place patty pan cases into a muffin try and spoon mixture into cases.
• Step 4
  Bake at 150C for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool before piping on the icing.
• Step 5
  Meanwhile, make the decorations and icing. Using the fondant sheet, shape unicorn horns and earts.
• Step 6
  Place 250g softened butter into a large bowl and using electric beaters, beate on a slow speed. Gradually add the icing sugar until combined. Add a splash of milk for a smoother consistency of necessary.
• Step 7
  Divide the icing mixture into three bowls, add a few drops of gel food colours and mix to combine.
• Step 8
  Place a large piece of cling wrap onto your bench. Spoon one strip of the coloured icing onto the cling wrap. Repeat with the other two colours. Roll over the clingwrap to make a sausage shape. Twist one end and cut the other. Place into a piping bag and decorate the cupcakes.