Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of Independence Day with these delightful 4th of July cupcakes! Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Each bite offers a rich flavor profile that balances sweetness with hints of vanilla and buttercream. Perfect for summer gatherings, these easy-to-make cupcakes will impress your guests and create unforgettable memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- Red & blue food coloring
- Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and mix until light.
- Add eggs one at a time and then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg