Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful American Flag Cupcakes, perfect for any patriotic celebration! Bursting with rich buttery flavor and topped with creamy frosting in vibrant red, white, and blue, these pull-apart cupcakes make sharing a breeze. Whether you’re commemorating Memorial Day or lighting up your July 4th gathering, this easy-to-make dessert will impress your guests and elevate the festive atmosphere. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, even beginner bakers can whip up this show-stopping treat. Get ready to create an eye-catching centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is beautiful!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups Domino® Golden Sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- For frosting: 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 line cupcake pans with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until well mixed.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in almond extract and cream for desired consistency. Divide into three bowls; color one red and another blue.
- Frost cupcakes to create an American flag design.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg