Description
Red White and Blue Cupcakes are the ultimate festive treat for summer celebrations, especially the Fourth of July. These vibrant cupcakes feature layers of fluffy vanilla cake dyed in patriotic red and blue, topped with a light whipped cream frosting. They are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making them perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply adding a touch of joy to your day. Whip up these delightful desserts and watch them become the star of your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- Whipped cream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter until light; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla and milk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Divide batter into three bowls: leave one plain, color one red, and one blue.
- Layer batters into the cupcake liners starting with white, then red and blue.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg