Ray’s 4th of July Firecracker Cupcakes

Firecracker Cupcakes are a festive treat often enjoyed during Independence Day celebrations in the United States. The colorful layers represent the fireworks that light up the night sky during the holiday.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Ray’s 4th of July Firecracker Cupcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 stick Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Blue food coloring
• 1 cup White frosting
• 2 tablespoon Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Divide the batter evenly into three bowls.
7. Add red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to another bowl. Leave the third bowl plain.
8. Spoon a small amount of each colored batter into each cupcake liner, creating a layered effect.
9. Use a toothpick to swirl the colors together.
10. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
12. Frost the cupcakes with white frosting and sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

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.