Description

Celebrate Independence Day with delightful Fireworks Cupcakes, a festive treat that combines vibrant layers of red, white, and blue for a stunning presentation. These easy-to-make vanilla cupcakes are topped with smooth buttercream frosting and adorned with fun decorations, making them the perfect centerpiece for your 4th of July celebrations or any festive gathering. Not only do they look impressive on any dessert table, but their delicious flavor will have everyone reaching for seconds! Whether you serve them at a picnic, family gathering, or party, these colorful cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 ounces red gelatin powder
3 ounces blue gelatin powder
1 cup butter (for frosting)
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk
Red and blue icing gel or food coloring

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan with liners.
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients alternating with milk.
Divide batter into three bowls. Color one red and another blue using gelatin powders.
Layer each color in cupcake liners: red on the bottom, white in the middle, blue on top.
Bake for about 18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
Prepare frosting by beating together butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until creamy.
Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with colored icing gel.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg