4th of July Patriotic Cupcake Recipe
Celebrate Independence Day with these easy and festive 4th of July cupcakes, perfect for adding a burst of patriotic flavor and fun to your holiday party!
Ingredients
- 1 13.25 ounce Betty Crocker, Super Moist, America's Birthday Cake Delights
- 1 Cup Water
- ¼ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 Cup Butter Softened
- 1 Cup Shortening
- 8 Cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste optional
- 6 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°(F). Line 24 muffin cups with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, add the cake mix, water, oil and eggs to a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed or beat vigorously by hand for 2 minutes. Fill each muffin cup ⅔ full.
- Bake as directed for 13–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or until pressing lightly in the center of one cupcake springs back. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely before frosting and decorating.
- For the frosting, in the bowl of your stand mixer, cream the butter and shortening. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add powdered sugar a cup at a time and mix until well incorporated, scrapping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add in the salt, vanilla, and vanilla bean paste.
- Slowly add the heavy whipping cream and beat until light and fluffy. If you have not reached the desired consistency, add additional whipping cream a tablespoon at a time until you reach the consistency you desire. Decorate each cupcake with frosting, sprinkles, and gummies. Makes 24 cupcakes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 1gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 18mgSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.1mg
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