Unicorn recipes – five ways to make your food magical
Have you heard of pastel-coloured 'unicorn' food? Here, we explain the trend and give you five recipes so you can achieve the rainbow, fairytale effect for yourself.
Unicorn desserts are the colourful trend everyone's obsessed with. The whimsical movement began on social media (of course) where people shared ostentatious rainbow-hued creations, including cupcakes and macarons festooned with unicorn horns, sprinkles, frosting and edible pastel miscellany. Soon, the unicorn template was adapted to include toast with marbled toppings, dyed pancakes and blue hot chocolate – basically if it looks like something from a fairytale book, it ticks the unicorn box.
Here, we show you how to brighten up your world with your own unicorn creations, for those days when real life gets too much and only sprinkles and sacchrine sentiments will do.
For more inspiration, read our guide to hosting a unicorn themed party. You'll find ideas for decorations and tableware, plus practical party tips.
To add more colour to your life, also check out our rainbow recipes, healthy colourful recipes and colourful fruit smoothie ideas.
1. White chocolate unicorn bark
These shards of unicorn-coloured chocolate are simple to make but will steal the show on any party platter. All you need is good quality white chocolate, sprinkles and sweets of your choice. Dollop the coloured chocolate onto a baking sheet, shake it to merge in a marbled pattern and sprinkle on your chosen decorations. Once set, smash into shards and tuck in.
If you're a chocoholic, check out more of our chocolate bark recipes.
2. Unicorn cupcakes
Another deceptively easy recipe that lives up to the unicorn show-stealing standards. These easy vanilla sponge cupcakes are topped with a unicorn-swirled buttercream that tastes as good as it looks. The secret to success lies with how you line the piping bag with food colouring...
For more fun miniature bakes, check out our cupcake recipes.
3. Unicorn biscuits
Who could resist picking up one of these swirled cookies? The dazzling spiral effect is achieved by rolling two biscuit doughs together. The biscuits are given extra unicorn kudos with the fringe of iced sprinkles around the edge.
Find more tasty homemade biscuit recipes to fill your tin.
4. Unicorn cake
Capture everyone's attention with a breathtaking unicorn cake! Featuring a fluffy sponge and delectable salted caramel buttercream, it's a showstopper, especially when decorated with vibrant piping to mimic the flowing mane of a unicorn.
If you like making an impression, check out more of our showstopping cake recipes.
5. Unicorn poo meringues
Curious about what a unicorn's “poo” might resemble? Picture a whimsical swirl of colourful meringue! These playful treats are perfect for kids to assist in making. Get creative by adding fondant icing faces to give each meringue its own unique character.
Discover more meringue recipes, from crunchy and chewy to soft white peaks.
Sweet tooth still not sated? Check out our cookies, classic cakes and kids' party recipes.
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