Description
Red White and Blue Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any festive occasion, especially during summer celebrations like the Fourth of July. These eye-catching cupcakes feature vibrant layers of red, white, and blue that are not only fun to eat but also simple to make. The light and fluffy texture will delight both kids and adults alike, making them a crowd favorite at your next gathering. Topped with creamy vanilla frosting and colorful sprinkles, these cupcakes will surely steal the show on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package white cake mix
- 0.5 teaspoon blue food coloring
- 0.5 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 can vanilla frosting (16 ounces)
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions in a mixing bowl.
- Divide the batter into three bowls; add blue food coloring to one bowl and red to another until desired shades are reached.
- Layer the batters in the cupcake liners: start with white, then add blue, and top with red until each is two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; frost with vanilla frosting and sprinkle with festive toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg