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Red White and Blue Cupcakes: A Festive Treat for Every Occasion

Red White and Blue Cupcakes
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Festive vanilla cupcakes with vibrant red and blue swirls, topped with fluffy white frosting and patriotic sprinkles. A showstopping dessert for any celebration!

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins (includes cooling)
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • Cupcakes:
  • 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
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Red and blue gel food coloring
  • Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Decorations:
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles
  • Small American flags (optional)
  • Fresh berries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. Make batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  3. Color batter: Divide batter evenly into 3 bowls. Leave one plain (white), color one red, and one blue with gel food coloring.
  4. Layer colors: Spoon batters into liners in alternating spoonfuls (red, white, blue) or swirl with a toothpick for a marbled effect.
  5. Bake 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then cream, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy.
  7. Decorate: Pipe white frosting using a star tip. Add sprinkles and optional flags/berries.

Notes

  • For brighter colors, use gel food coloring (not liquid).
  • To prevent color bleed, chill colored batters 10 minutes before layering.
  • For a lighter version: Substitute buttermilk for whole milk.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

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