Description
Celebrate your patriotic spirit this Fourth of July with our delightful Red White and Blue Patriotic Cupcakes. These vibrant treats, featuring luscious layers of red, white, and blue cake topped with creamy homemade buttercream frosting, are perfect for any summer gathering. Not only are they visually stunning, but they also deliver a deliciously sweet flavor that will impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or celebrating Independence Day, these cupcakes are sure to become a cherished tradition. Easy to make and customizable for any occasion, they’re the ideal dessert to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 White Cake boxed mix
- Egg whites (plus one extra)
- Butter
- Whole milk
- Food coloring gel (red and blue)
- 2 sticks butter (for frosting)
- Confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare cake batter per box instructions with adjustments: add an extra egg white, use whole milk instead of water, and replace oil with melted butter.
- Divide batter into three bowls; color one blue, one red, and leave one plain.
- Fill cupcake tins with layers of blue, white, and red batter.
- Bake according to package instructions; cool completely.
- Make buttercream frosting by whipping butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg