Description

Red White and Blue Patriotic Cupcakes are the ultimate festive treat to elevate your Fourth of July celebrations! Bursting with vibrant layers of red, white, and blue, these delightful cupcakes are topped with a smooth buttercream frosting that perfectly complements their sweet flavor. Ideal for summer gatherings or family BBQs, they not only catch the eye but also tantalize the taste buds, making them a favorite among friends and family. Easy to make with a boxed cake mix as the base, you’ll have these stunning cupcakes ready in no time.

Ingredients

Scale

1 White Cake boxed mix
Egg whites (as called for + 1)
Butter (twice the amount of oil as called for)
Whole milk (substitute for water)
Red and blue food coloring gel
For the frosting: 2 sticks butter
6 cups confectioners' sugar
Salt
Vanilla extract
Whole milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Prepare the cake batter according to package instructions, modifying it by adding an extra egg white, using melted butter instead of oil, and substituting milk for water.
Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl, blue to another, and leave the third plain.
Spoon each color into cupcake tins in layers—blue first, then white, then red—filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake according to box instructions; let cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting: Beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and salt until smooth.
Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
Calories: 260
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Use gel food coloring for bolder colors that won’t fade during baking. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Experiment with toppings like sprinkles or fresh fruit for added flair.