Description
Red White and Blue Cupcakes are the ultimate patriotic dessert, perfect for summer celebrations like Fourth of July barbecues and birthday parties. These delightful treats feature a light vanilla cake topped with fluffy cream frosting and adorned with fresh strawberries and blueberries, creating a vibrant and festive appearance. With their irresistible flavors and eye-catching colors, they are sure to impress your guests and make any gathering feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture; mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form; pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with strawberries and blueberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg