Description
Celebrate with these fun and festive Red White and Blue Cupcakes, perfect for any patriotic occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- 1 1/2 cups buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Patriotic sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Leave one white, color one red, and one blue using gel food coloring.
- Spoon a bit of each colored batter into each cupcake liner, layering or swirling gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Frost with buttercream and decorate with patriotic sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
- For best results, use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg