Description
Fireworks Cupcakes are a show-stopping dessert that will add a splash of color and joy to your 4th of July celebrations. With their vibrant red, white, and blue layers, these cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also deliciously sweet, featuring a fluffy vanilla cake base topped with smooth buttercream frosting. Easy to make and perfect for any festive occasion, these delightful treats can be customized with fun decorations like edible glitter or themed sprinkles, making them a hit at barbecues, picnics, or birthday parties. Impress your guests with these charming cupcakes that embody the spirit of celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups Granulated White Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure 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 (Cherry or Strawberry)
- 3 ounces Blue Gelatin Powder (Berry)
- 1 cup Butter (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
- 5 cups Confectioners' Sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons Milk
- Red and Blue Icing Gel or Food Coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in milk and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter into three bowls; color one red and another blue using gelatin powder.
- Layer batters into cupcake liners: blue on the bottom, then white, followed by red on top.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
- For frosting, beat butter and half the sugar; gradually add remaining sugar and milk until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg