Galaxy Food Trend: 7 Desserts That are Literally Out Of This World

Move over rainbow food and charcoal food, there's a new food trend in town and it's taking social media by storm. It seems like the reign of rainbow bagels, black macarons and rainbow grilled cheese is coming to an end, with the introduction of the newest food craze: galaxy foods. Don't fret, cadets: this one takes us to infinity and beyond.

The galaxy trend is skewed towards desserts for the most part, with images of night-sky and intergalactic-inspired cakes, cookies and more blowing up Instagram. Because of how the colors run together at random under the swirl of the spatula, no two galaxy desserts can be the same, just like the stars in the sky...

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Galaxy Cake Pops

Want to make these pretty cake pops? Melt different colored candies in a bowl, but don't mix them too much. Dip your cake pops in the mix while twirling them and then sprinkle edible glitter.

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Space Jam Macarons

It may not be rocket science, but it still looks pretty difficult!

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Galaxy Themed Cupcakes

These cupcakes actually look like you're holding the whole universe in your hand.

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Universe on a Plate?

Instagram user @missshortcakes says, "This originally a vanilla confetti cake with raspberry butter cream. Layers of colours, liquid food colour and luster was used to create this effect."

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Intergalactic Pancakes

This pancake is sure to leave you starry eyed.

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Space Donut o' Clock

This effect is achieved by white confetti sprinkles and food colouring, applied with sponges and brushes.

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