Red White and Blue Cupcakes
These festive cupcakes are sure to be the star of your Fourth of July menu. Divided batter is colored red, white and blue for a fun and patriotic treat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package white cake mix regular size
- 0.5 teaspoon blue food coloring
- 0.5 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 can vanilla frosting 16 ounces
- Red, white and blue sprinkles to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions for cupcakes.
- In a small bowl, combine 1.33 cups batter and blue food coloring. In another bowl, combine 1.33 cups batter and red food coloring. Leave remaining batter plain.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups with 2 tablespoons red batter, 2 tablespoons plain batter and 2 tablespoons blue batter.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with vanilla frosting; decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature.