Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant 4th of July Cupcakes! These delightful treats bring a burst of flavor and color to your summer gatherings, making them the perfect addition to any festive occasion. With an easy-to-follow recipe using a box cake mix, you can whip up these beautiful cupcakes in no time. The red, white, and blue frosting topped with patriotic sprinkles will captivate both kids and adults alike. Whether for a barbecue, picnic, or family get-together, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie cupcake mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup white buttercream icing
- Blue food coloring
- Patriotic sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie cupcake mix, egg, vegetable oil, and water as instructed on the package. Mix until smooth.
- Line your cupcake tin with liners and fill each halfway with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, prepare the frosting by dividing the buttercream icing into two bowls; add blue food coloring to one bowl.
- Pipe the frosting onto each cupcake, starting with one color and topping with sprinkles for decoration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg