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Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Cupcakes with Butter Cream Frosting

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy themed cupcakes for a birthday party. These chocolate cupcakes are decorated with universe swirls, green aliens, and the number 42 (which is the answer to life itself)! Also check out the fun Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Printables that you can use as a topper for your cupcakes! Recipe and designs at SweetiePieAndCupcakes.com!

CourseDessert, Party Food
CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
24cupcakes	3hours

Cook Time

20minutes

Servings	Prep Time
24cupcakes	3hours

Cook Time

20minutes

Ingredients

2cups Sugar
1 3/4cups All-Purpose Flour
1/2cup Hershey’s or Trader Joe’s CocoaUnsweetened cocoa
1/4cup Dark Chocolate Hershey’s Cocoa(Or just add another 1/4 cup of the unsweetened)
1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1 1/2tsp Baking Soda
1tsp Salt
2 Eggs
1cup Milk
1/2cup Vegetable Oil
2tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1cup Hot Coffee(allow to cool just a bit)
1cup Butter(FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING)
4-5cups Powdered Sugar(FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING)
1Tbsp Milk(FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING)
1tsp Vanilla(FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING)
Coloring Dye(FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cupcake pans with cupcakes liners and spray with non-stick spray.
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Stir slowly to combine dry ingredients.
Add 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 2 tsp of vanilla and mix well, scraping the sides of the bowl down as needed.
Turn mixer to lowest speed and slowly add the 1 cup of coffee (be careful not to splash). Once combined, use just under 1/4 cup measuring cup and add batter into each cupcake liner (fill 3/4 full, not to the top!)
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick or sharp knife (if it comes out clean, then the cupcakes are done). Remove from oven and let cool before frosting.
To make the buttercream, beat the cup of butter for 2 minutes until softened and lighter. Slowly add the 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and tablespoon of milk. Add more powdered sugar to reach desired consistency. Color the icing as needed. Load piping bags with frosting and pipe onto the cupcakes!

Recipe Notes

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