Description
Red White and Blue Cupcakes are a festive treat perfect for patriotic holidays and celebrations, symbolizing freedom, bravery, and unity.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 ½ cups (300 g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (115 g), softened
- Eggs: 3 large
- Milk: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Red food coloring: 1 tablespoon
- Blue food coloring: 1 tablespoon
- Edible glitter: for decoration
- Star-shaped sprinkles: for decoration
For the frosting:
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (230 g), softened
- Powdered sugar: 4 cups (480 g)
- Heavy cream: 2-4 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Red food coloring: as needed
- Blue food coloring: as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcake batter by mixing dry ingredients and then adding wet ingredients.
- Divide the batter into three bowls, coloring one red, one blue, and leaving one plain.
- Layer the batters into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Prepare the frosting by beating butter and gradually adding powdered sugar, then cream and vanilla.
- Color the frosting and pipe it onto the cooled cupcakes, adding decorations.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cupcakes, red white and blue, patriotic, dessert, baking