Description
Ah, the 4th of July! A time for festive fun, fireworks, and delicious food. As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to whip up something festive amidst the chaos of summer activities. That’s where these delightful 4th of July Cupcakes come in. They’re not just quick to prepare, but they also make a splash at any gathering. Trust me, the joy on your loved ones’ faces when they see these red, white, and blue treats is worth every minute spent in the kitchen. Let’s dive into this yummy recipe that’s perfect for making beautiful memories!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie cupcake mix (any brand)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup white buttercream style icing (any brand)
- Blue food coloring
- 1/3 cup red, white and blue sprinkles (patriotic sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Empty the cake box into a mixing bowl, add egg, oil, and water. Follow your cake mix instructions and mix all the ingredients until fully combined.
- Prepare cupcake tin and pour batter into cupcakes, filling only half. Bake for about 18-20 minutes, then leave to cool. If the tops are too pointy, use a knife to flatten them out.
- Divide the white buttercream icing into two separate small bowls. Add a few drops of blue food coloring to one bowl and leave the other bowl untouched. Warm them in a microwave for 10 seconds to soften, making it easy to pipe.
- Start with one color (blue or white) and pipe a desired amount of frosting on top of a cupcake, aiming for a rosette shape. Top with white frosting and allow the colors to mix, or use a separate piping bag for a clean white look.
- Sprinkle each cupcake with patriotic sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade of blue.
- For a fun variation, add different sprinkles or decoration themes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg