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4th of July Cupcakes

Patriotic 4th of July Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting Delight

These festive 4th of July Cupcakes are a delicious and easy treat for summer celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 113 g Unsalted Butter can substitute with room temperature margarine if needed
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar coconut sugar is a great alternative for lower glycemic index
  • 1 piece Egg room temperature; substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 135 g All-Purpose Flour use a gluten-free flour blend if necessary
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder can be replaced with baking soda—just adjust quantities
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 80 g Whole Milk room temperature; dairy-free milk works for a vegan version
  • 0.5 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • Red and Blue Gel Food Coloring swap for natural plant-based coloring for a healthier option
For the Frosting
  • 220 g Cream Cheese can use a vegan cream cheese alternative
  • 110 g Mascarpone replace with heavy whipping cream when chilled
  • 65 g Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Optional Food Coloring for enhancing frosting hues
  • Optional Sprinkles for extra festive sparkle

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • spoons
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F) and line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then add in the egg.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the butter mixture.
  4. Gradually add whole milk and white vinegar to the batter until smooth, alternating with the dry ingredients.
  5. Divide the batter into three portions and color one red, one blue, leaving one plain.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full with the colored batters.
  7. Bake for about 25 minutes and allow to cool on a wire rack.
  8. In a mixing bowl, whip together cream cheese and mascarpone, then fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  9. Color a portion of the frosting to match your cupcakes and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
  10. Decorate with sprinkles and serve for a festive treat!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

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