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Cupcake Bath Bombs

Course DIY
Keyword bath bomb recipe, bath bombs, diy bath gift
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 cupcakes
Bath bombs shaped like cupcakes and topped with piped frosting. A fun handmade gift.

What You’ll Need

Cupcake base

  • 4 oz citric acid
  • 8 oz baking soda
  • 1 oz SLS (or bentonite clay for a harder bomb)
  • 0.25 oz Caramel Sundae fragrance oil
  • 5 drops La Bomb colorant
  • Witch hazel in a spray bottle

Frosting

  • 3 tablespoons meringue powder (or powdered egg whites)
  • 1 lb powdered sugar by weight
  • 5 tablespoons warm water
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Directions

  • Mix the citric acid and baking soda, breaking up any lumps.
  • Mix in the SLS or clay, then the fragrance oil and colorant.
  • If it doesn't hold together like damp sand, spritz it with witch hazel and mix until it does. Pack it firmly into lined cupcake molds and let them dry.
  • For the frosting, stir the meringue powder into the warm water, then add the cream of tartar and powdered sugar.
  • Whip on medium speed 4 to 7 minutes, until it holds stiff peaks, and pipe it onto the dry bath bombs. Let the frosting harden overnight.

Notes

Drop one into a warm bath. Store them dry and airtight. Safety: wear a dust mask when mixing SLS and citric acid. They look like real cupcakes, so label them and keep them away from small children.