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4th of July Desserts Firecracker Cupcakes

Deliciously festive cupcakes topped with vibrant red, white, and blue frosting, perfect for celebrating Independence Day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup red food coloring for red frosting
  • 1 cup blue food coloring for blue frosting
  • sprinkles red, white, and blue sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Prepare Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, and mix until fluffy.
  4. Divide frosting into three bowls. Color one red, one blue, and leave one white.
  5. Using piping bags, frost the cooled cupcakes with red, white, and blue frosting.
  6. Top with red, white, and blue sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cupcakes are a fun and festive treat for any 4th of July celebration. Feel free to adjust the colors and decorations to match your theme.

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