Fourth of July Cupcakes Recipe
Delicious cupcake idea that is just perfect for July 4th! These Fourth of July cupcakes is the perfect way to show your patriotism!
It is getting close to the Fourth of July and I wanted to make cupcakes.
What says Fourth of July to you? I think of the colors red, white, and blue, fireworks, and cookouts. So I decided these cupcakes needed to be red, white, and blue.
I used red and blue cupcake liners and made white cupcakes. Then I made red, white, and blue buttercream icing to top the cupcakes. Want to learn how I did the icing? Find out
Want to learn how I did the icing? Find out how to make a multi-colored cupcake swirl.
This was the first time I have ever made cupcakes with multi-color swirls so it turned out to be pretty fun. They are going to be great for the Fourth of July! Another great treat for the Fourth
Another great treat for the Fourth of July celebrations are these 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats.
4th of July Cupcakes
Perfect cupcakes for a 4th of July celebration!
Ingredients
Fourth of July Cupcakes
- 1 box white cake mix with pudding in the mix
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 warm water
- 3 egg lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Buttercream Icing
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar Sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons milk
- Food Coloring Gel – you will need red and blue
Instructions
Fourth of July Cupcakes
- Line your cupcake tins with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients with your mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes or until well blended.
- Place batter evenly into the cupcake liners. I found just a little bit more than 2 tablespoons of batter works well.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes.
Buttercream Icing
- Beat the butter for a few minutes using your mixer on medium speed.
- Add 3 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed until blended.
- Add the vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes.
- If you need stiffer frosting, add the remaining sugar.
- If you need a thinner frosting, add the remaining milk.
- Split your frosting in thirds. Add red food coloring gel to one and blue to another one.
- Ice your cupcakes.
Oh those are adorable! And that icing trick is great– I totally would’ve thrown them all in the same bag and had a mush of icing– haha. pinning these!!
These are so cute! I’m going to have to give these a try.
Oooh, Very simple and looks delicious!
I want to try these 4th a July cupcakes but I am afraid I will mess up. Baking is not me. It looks real easy how you have it.
These were the first cupcakes I have made with the multi-colors. It was easier than I thought. I am sure you can do it! :)
These look so delicious and easy to make. I love the printable recipe…so I printed it, and we will be trying these real soon. The red, white, and blue icing and the liners really make these patriotic.
What fun cupcakes! Pinned these! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
They look amazing-I’m not sure I would have your patience though! Thanks for the recipe and tips.
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Best wishes for a fabulous week.
Natasha in Oz
LOVE that! I have not tried a colour swirl yet – I might have to try one for Canada day using white and red!
So pretty! Thanks so much for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty. Hope you join us again next week! The door opens Friday EST.
I love how you frosted them! And, that we are not neighbors hehehehehe ;)
Pretty pretty pretty! Pinned them :)
YUMMY! Thank you for sharing at the #summerfamilyfun link-up! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
Lovely for the 4th of July! Party time for sure! Visiting from Home Matters LInky Party. Pinning, and thanks for sharing.
Hey Devon,
Just wanted to let you know I’ve featured your cupcakes on my July 4th round up….
Have a great week!
~Allie
Thank you Allie!
Love these! So pretty and festive! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again on Friday!