Description
Get ready to celebrate with a burst of patriotic pride! Red, White and Blue Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any summer gathering or holiday event. These vibrant cupcakes feature striking layers of red, white, and blue batter, topped with creamy vanilla frosting and festive sprinkles.
Ingredients
- Vanilla or White Cake Mix: This provides the base for your cupcakes and allows for easy preparation.
- Eggs, Oil, and Water: The standard cupcake mix-in ingredients to bind the batter together.
- Red and Blue Food Coloring: These will be used to tint the batter and achieve the patriotic color scheme.
- Vanilla Frosting: A classic creamy frosting to top the cupcakes.
- Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles: For a festive finishing touch.
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup cupcake tray with paper liners.
2. Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, mixing together the eggs, oil, and water until a smooth batter forms.
3. Divide the Batter: Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls.
4. Add the Colors: Leave one portion of the batter plain (white), and add a few drops of red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other.
5. Layer the Batter: Using a spoon, layer the colored batters into the prepared cupcake liners, starting with the white, then adding the red, and finishing with the blue.
6. Bake the Cupcakes: Place the cupcake tray in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
7. Frost the Cupcakes: Using a piping bag or a spatula, generously frost the top of each cupcake with the vanilla frosting.
8. Add the Sprinkles: Generously sprinkle the red, white, and blue sprinkles over the frosted cupcakes, creating a festive and patriotic design.
9. Optional Toppings: For an extra special touch, you can also add fresh berries like strawberries or blueberries to the top of the cupcakes.
Notes
These Red, White and Blue Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any patriotic celebration or summer gathering. They pair beautifully with refreshing lemonade, iced tea, or even a glass of sparkling wine. Serve them at Fourth of July parties, Memorial Day picnics, Labor Day barbecues, or any event where you want to add a touch of Americana flair.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30