Description
These 4th of July Mini Vanilla Cupcakes are a delightful and festive dessert that perfectly captures the spirit of Independence Day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- Whipped cream or buttercream frosting
- Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide the batter into three bowls; leave one plain, color one red, and the other blue.
7. Layer the colored batters into the cupcake liners.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent dense cupcakes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze unfrosted for a month.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30