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4th of July Tie-Dye Cupcakes


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious tie-dye cupcakes perfect for celebrating the 4th of July with a festive touch.


Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened (115g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk (120ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring
  • Blue food coloring
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Add dry ingredients alternating with milk. Mix until just smooth.
  5. Divide batter into three bowls. Color one red, one blue, leave one plain.
  6. Spoon blue batter into each liner, then white, then red. Do not stir.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  8. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles just before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the cupcakes are completely cooled before decorating.
  • Use gel food coloring for brighter colors.
  • Feel free to use a different frosting or toppings as desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg