Description
Fourth of July Firecracker Cupcakes are a festive delight that will light up your Independence Day celebrations. These vibrant treats, featuring fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with colorful frosting, are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. With an easy-to-follow recipe, these cupcakes can be made by bakers of all skill levels. Perfect for backyard barbecues or family gatherings, they offer a sweet way to celebrate the holiday.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup softened butter for frosting
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Red and blue gel coloring
- Twizzlers Peel and Pull Candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, whip softened butter with powdered sugar and milk until smooth; add food coloring as desired.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with Twizzlers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg