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4th of July Cupcakes

4th of July Cupcakes – The Best 9 Patriotic Flavors & DIY Decorating Tips


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Description

Festive and fluffy 4th of July cupcakes topped with a creamy, colorful buttercream—perfect for your patriotic celebration.


Ingredients

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  • 9 Tablespoons salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar (for egg whites)
  • ¼ cup white chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 egg whites
  • 5 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 cups salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • Red food coloring
  • Blue food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Melt white chocolate and let cool slightly, then mix into the butter mixture.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  5. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk to the butter mixture.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding 1 ½ tablespoons sugar.
  8. Gently fold egg whites into the batter.
  9. Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. For the buttercream, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  11. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar.
  12. Add vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream, beating until light and fluffy.
  13. Divide the buttercream into three portions; leave one plain, and color the others red and blue.
  14. Use a piping bag to swirl all three colors onto cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Make sure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting for best results.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: 4th of July, cupcakes, patriotic, dessert, red white blue