Description
Red White and Blue Cupcakes are the ultimate festive dessert for summer celebrations, combining fluffy vanilla cake with vibrant red and blue layers. Topped with creamy frosting and adorned with fresh strawberries and blueberries, these cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for Fourth of July picnics, Memorial Day barbecues, or simply indulging on any occasion, these delightful treats will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Red food coloring (to preference)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the butter mixture while alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; tint one red using food coloring.
- Alternate spoonfuls of red and white batter into cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg