How to make a unicorn cake

Make a Unicorn Cake

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First I followed the instructions on the box to create a complete batter, then split the batter into 3 even amounts. I then colored them in pastel or bright colors.

First I followed the instructions on the box to create a complete batter, then split the batter into 3 even amounts. I then colored them in pastel or bright colors.

I then began to pour the batter into 2 9" cake pans. I took a spoon and spattered the batter everywhere to create a tie-dye affect.

I then began to pour the batter into 2 9" cake pans. I took a spoon and spattered the batter everywhere to create a tie-dye affect.

I then stuck the 2 cake pans in the oven for the suggested time stated on the cake mix box.

I then stuck the 2 cake pans in the oven for the suggested time stated on the cake mix box.

I used the powdered sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla measurements to make the icing. I dyed it a total of 5 colors.

I used the powdered sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla measurements to make the icing. I dyed it a total of 5 colors.

After the cakes were done cooking, I leveled them then stuck them in the freezer to cool.

After the cakes were done cooking, I leveled them then stuck them in the freezer to cool.

After they were completely cool, I stacked them and put icing in between to attach. Then I stuck it into the fridge to solidify.

After they were completely cool, I stacked them and put icing in between to attach. Then I stuck it into the fridge to solidify.

Then I did a crumb coat, to make sure no crumbs spread when the final coat was put on.

Then I did a crumb coat, to make sure no crumbs spread when the final coat was put on.

While the cakes were in the fridge, I cut out the ears with fondant and covered a waffle cone in white fondant to make the horn.

While the cakes were in the fridge, I cut out the ears with fondant and covered a waffle cone in white fondant to make the horn.

This is what the horn looked like.

This is what the horn looked like.

Using this shimmer dust (missed the silver and gold) I coated the horn in it.

Using this shimmer dust (missed the silver and gold) I coated the horn in it.

After adding a final coat of white icing, I added the horn and ears.

After adding a final coat of white icing, I added the horn and ears.

Then the eyes.

Then the eyes.

Randomly, I piped on the three pastel icing, each with a different piping tip.

Randomly, I piped on the three pastel icing, each with a different piping tip.

This was the final product, I decided to add a mouth to make it more decorative and I sprinkled white shimmer dust everywhere to give everything sparkle. After this I made a few touch ups if needed.

  • 3.0c Powdered Sugar
  • 1/3c Butter at Room Temperature
  • 1.0tsp Vanilla Extract (generously)
  • 2.0Tbsp Milk (may need more)
  • 2.0 Boxes of Cake Mix (can use any brand, I used BC)
  • Food Coloring (Black, pastel colors)
  • Fondant
  • Waffle Cone
  • Edible shimmer dust (gold,silver,white)