Description
Experience the joy of summer celebrations with these delightful Red White and Blue Cupcakes! Perfect for Independence Day, barbecues, or any festive gathering, these vibrant treats are sure to impress guests of all ages. Each cupcake features a delicious white cake base layered with stunning red and blue batter, topped with velvety cream cheese frosting that adds a rich, tangy sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a fun baking project, this easy-to-follow recipe will make your dessert table shine with patriotic flair. Customize your toppings and colors for any occasion to make these cupcakes your own!
Ingredients
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- White cake mix
- Red gel food color
- Blue gel food color
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with wrappers.
- Divide white cake mix into three bowls; add red gel to one, blue gel to another, and leave the third white.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with each colored batter.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; mix in vanilla and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Adjust consistency with heavy whipping cream as needed.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg