Firecracker Cupcakes

Firecracker Cupcakes are a festive twist on traditional cupcakes, with a hint of spiciness from cayenne pepper. They are perfect for celebrating special occasions or adding a burst of flavor to your dessert table.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Firecracker Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 unit Eggs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Firecracker sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and red food coloring.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
11. Sprinkle the firecracker sprinkles on top of each cupcake.
12. Let the cupcakes rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 24g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.