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American Flag Cupcakes

Deliciously Festive American Flag Cupcakes for Your BBQ

Festive American Flag Cupcakes that are delicious and perfect for your 4th of July celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix A quick and easy base that ensures rich, moist cupcakes.
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature for creamy frosting.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Essential for sweetness and achieving the perfect fluffy consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for the best results.
For the Decorations
  • 1 tube Red Gel Food Coloring
  • 1 tube Blue Gel Food Coloring
  • 1 tube Black Gel Food Coloring Use sparingly to avoid muddying colors.
  • 1 cup Star Sprinkles Adds a festive touch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Piping bag
  • Cupcake pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare your cupcake liners in a pan.
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.
  4. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Cream softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  6. Divide the frosting into three bowls; color each with red, blue, or leave white.
  7. Decorate each cupcake with blue frosting for the field, white stripes, and red piping.
  8. Finish by adding star sprinkles on the blue sections.
  9. Serve immediately or store in a cupcake carrier at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 5 days if preferred cold.

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