Patriotic Cupcakes
With fluffy white cupcakes, creamy vanilla buttercream, and a generous shower of red, white, and blue sprinkles, they’re perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any summer gathering.
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 egg whites or 3 whole eggs
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- red, white, and blue star sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to cake mix directions and line a muffin tin with white cupcake liners.
- Prepare the white cake batter as directed on the box using egg whites for the brightest white color.
- Fill liners about 2/3 full and bake according to package instructions.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting:
- Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cream. Beat until fluffy. Add more cream if needed for a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
- Immediately top with red, white, and blue star sprinkles
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.4mg