Description
Stars & Stripes Cupcakes are the ultimate festive treat for your patriotic celebrations! These fluffy vanilla cupcakes are adorned with vibrant red, white, and blue frosting, making them visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for Fourth of July gatherings or birthday parties, they’re easy to make and can be customized to impress your guests. With minimal baking experience needed, these delightful cupcakes will have your taste buds dancing with joy!
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
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For an extra festive touch, layer the batter in red, white, and blue colors before baking. You can also customize the frosting by adding sprinkles or filling the cupcakes with whipped cream for added flavor.