Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful American Flag Cupcakes, perfect for summer celebrations like Memorial Day and July 4th. These eye-catching treats feature moist vanilla cupcakes topped with rich, colorful buttercream frosting, designed to resemble the American flag. Easy to assemble and ideal for sharing, each cupcake pulls apart effortlessly, making them a fun addition to any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or a family picnic, these patriotic cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups Domino® Golden Sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 cups Domino® Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 3–5 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Salt, to taste
- Red and blue gel icing color
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cupcake pans with liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- For frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar together until creamy; add almond extract and heavy cream to achieve desired consistency. Divide frosting into colors.
- Decorate cooled cupcakes with white frosting as a base layer, then use red and blue frostings to create the flag design.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg