Fourth of July Cupcakes

Here's my take on 4th of July Cupcakes. I went with Pillsbury Stars & Stripes & added a few ingredients from a Cupcake Doctor recipe:

• 1 Box (18.25 oz) White cake mix (I used Stars & Stripes)
• 1/3 C all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 C whole milk
• 1/2 C vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp. Vanilla

Beat all ingredients until well mixed. About 2 minutes.

I then divided the batter into thirds & added the sprinkles that came with box mix to one bowl of white only, then added red & blue food coloring to the other two bowls. Layered by spoonful into cupcake tins beginning with blue, white & then red on top.This batter is a bit thick so I very careful spread each layer to edges before adding next. (You want about 1/3 C of batter in each cup when done)

Bake at 350F for 16-20 minutes.

Topped with some Buttercream frosting & Patriotic Nonpareils:

• 1/2 C butter (1 stick)
• 3 C powdered sugar, sifted
• 3-4 T milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla - I tend to go with about 1 1/2 tsp, LOVE Vanilla.

Cream butter in mixer, then slowly add powdered sugar and bits of milk & Vanilla until incorporated and desired consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Hope you have a fun & safe Fourth of July weekend! :)

Comments

[gscrapbooks]

Fantastic idea! They look yummy!

[Meghann]

What could be better than a patriotic cupcake!? Thanks for the recipe!

[Sarah @ 2paws Designs]

How awesome are those! Love the layering of the colors. And they look so tasty. :)

[Jessica]

Oh YUM! Those look so good! Wonderful job, I'd have a hard time eating one they are so cute... but'd I'd probably get over that pretty quick. ;) Have a great 4th!

[stacey@Havoc&Mayhem]

those look great!