Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these delightful 4th of July cupcakes! With fluffy vanilla cake swirled in patriotic red, white, and blue frosting, each bite captures the essence of summer festivities. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, these cupcakes are perfect for barbecues, picnics, or any summer gathering. Bring smiles to your table with this vibrant dessert that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Red and blue food coloring
- Vanilla frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with festive liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients while alternating milk; mix gently to avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter into two bowls; tint one red and the other blue. Swirl them in each cupcake liner for a patriotic effect.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg