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Fourth of July Cupcakes recipe

Fourth of July Cupcakes

  • Author: Navy Sinclair
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Description

These festive Fourth of July cupcakes are bursting with red, white, and blue flair. A moist vanilla cupcake base paired with a colorful buttercream swirl makes them the perfect patriotic treat for your summer celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • Red and blue food coloring
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with themed liners.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide batter into three bowls. Tint one red, another blue, and leave the third plain.
  6. Spoon the three batters into each cupcake liner in layers and gently swirl with a toothpick.
  7. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  8. To make the frosting, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
  9. Divide frosting into three portions. Color one red, one blue, and leave one white. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes in swirled layers.

Notes

Avoid over-mixing your batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy. If prepping ahead, store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For extra flair, top with sprinkles or crushed graham crackers. A dash of almond extract in the frosting adds a unique twist.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Fourth of July, cupcakes, patriotic dessert, red white blue

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