4th of July Cupcakes
Celebrate Independence Day with these patriotic vanilla cupcakes topped with red, white, and blue frosting. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Red and blue food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until smooth.
- Divide. Color. Color. Color one red and one blue, leaving the third plain.
- Spoon batter into liners, layering colors for a patriotic effect.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
- Divide frosting into three portions. Color one red and one blue, leaving the third white.
- Pipe or spread frosting in red, white, and blue swirls on cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a smoother frosting, sift powdered sugar before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg