Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes with Patriotic Frosting

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Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes with Patriotic Frosting

Whether you need cupcakes for the Fourth of July celebration, Labor Day, or Memorial Day, these red, white, and blue cupcakes are the perfect treat for any patriotic celebration.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 619kcal

Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

Vanilla Cupcakes:

1 box French Vanilla cake mix
3 eggs large
½ cup Unsalted sweet cream butter softened
1 cup milk whole

For the homemade frosting:

2 cups unsalted sweet cream butter softened
4½ cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
gel food coloring red and blue
icing decorations stars and stripes

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 350℉ degrees or whatever the boxed cake mix calls for.
1 box French Vanilla cake mix, 3 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 2 cups unsalted sweet cream butter
Fill cupcake liners in tins ¾ full with batter.
Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool. Make frosting while the cupcakes cool.
Smoothly beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Add powdered sugar and whipping cream, mix until it forms small peaks.
½ cup Unsalted sweet cream butter, 4½ cups powdered sugar, 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Split frosting into three separate bowls.
Add red food coloring to one bowl, then put in a large piping bag. Add blue food coloring to another bowl, then put in a different piping bag. Put the remaining white frosting into a third piping bag.
gel food coloring
Pipe blue frosting around the edge of the unfrosted cupcakes.
Pipe a smaller white frosting ring on top of the blue, then a smaller red frosting ring on top of the white in the center of the cupcake.
Top cupcakes with stars and stripes topping or patriotic sprinkles.

Notes

Softening Butter: Ensure that your butter is properly softened before adding it to your batter. This will help it to mix in smoothly and prevent clumps.
Color Intensity: If you want a deeper color for your frosting, add a few more drops of food coloring. Keep in mind that adding too much can change the taste of your frosting.
Cupcake Liners: Do not overfill your cupcake liners. They should be filled about 2/3 to 3/4 full to ensure the cupcakes rise evenly and do not spill over.
Piping Frosting: Practice piping on a piece of parchment paper before you start on the cupcakes if you're new to it. This will help you get a feel for how much pressure to apply.
Decorations: Feel free to be creative with your decorations. You can try different types of sprinkles or candy stars for a fun and festive look.
Testing Doneness: To check if your cupcakes are done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, your cupcakes are ready.
Cooling: Allow your cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. If the cupcakes are still warm, the frosting may melt.

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