Description
Red White and Blue Patriotic Cupcakes are the ultimate festive treat to celebrate Independence Day! These eye-catching layered cupcakes embody American spirit with their stunning red, white, and blue colors. Topped with creamy homemade buttercream frosting, they not only look festive but also taste delicious, making them a perfect addition to any summer gathering, from barbecues to picnics. Easy to make and customizable, these cupcakes will impress your guests and bring joy to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 egg whites (including one extra)
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- Red and blue food coloring gels
- 2 sticks of butter (for frosting)
- 6 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, prepare the cake batter per package instructions, adding an extra egg white, substituting water with milk, and using melted butter in place of oil.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: color one red, one blue, and leave the third plain.
- In cupcake tins lined with paper liners or sprayed with non-stick spray, layer one tablespoon of blue batter, followed by white, and then red.
- Bake according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy; gradually add sifted sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or storage bag.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg