Description
Fireworks Cupcakes are a burst of joy and color, perfect for your 4th of July celebrations or any festive occasion. These vibrant red, white, and blue cupcakes feature a fluffy vanilla cake base that is easy to prepare, making them an excellent choice for bakers of all skill levels. Topped with smooth buttercream frosting and adorned with playful fireworks decorations, they are sure to delight guests young and old. With their eye-catching layers and delicious flavor, these cupcakes not only add a fun twist to summer gatherings but also celebrate the spirit of Independence Day in style!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup room temperature butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces red gelatin powder
- 3 ounces blue gelatin powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, then add vanilla.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until well combined.
- Divide batter into three bowls: color one red, one blue, leave one plain.
- Layer batters in liners: start with red, then white, then blue.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool on a rack before frosting with colored buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg