Description
These Stars-and-Stripes Cupcakes are a delightful and festive treat, perfect for celebrating the 4th of July or any patriotic occasion. Bursting with flavor, they feature vibrant red, white, and blue layers topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Red and blue food coloring
Frosting of choice (white buttercream recommended)
Sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. 2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. 4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
5. 5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. 6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. 7. Divide the batter into three bowls. Tint one with red food coloring and another with blue food coloring, leaving the third bowl white.
8. 8. Spoon layers of each colored batter into the prepared cupcake liners, starting with white, then red, and finally blue.
9. 9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
10. 10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with white frosting and top with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding a layer of fruit filling to the cupcakes before frosting. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks & Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American