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Festive Star Spangled Cupcakes Recipe Easy Patriotic Frosting Tutorial

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These Festive Star Spangled Cupcakes feature a tender vanilla crumb paired with creamy, fluffy patriotic frosting in red, white, and blue. Perfect for Fourth of July and other patriotic celebrations, they are quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp (30-45ml) heavy cream
  • Red and blue gel food coloring
  • Star-shaped sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently after each addition.
  6. Spoon batter into liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely on a cooling rack.
  8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  10. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, beating until light and fluffy.
  11. Divide frosting into three bowls. Leave one white, color one red, and one blue using gel food coloring.
  12. Pipe red, white, and blue frosting swirls on each cupcake using a star tip piping bag.
  13. Decorate with star-shaped sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix batter to keep cupcakes tender. Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting colors without thinning. Chill frosting if too soft before piping. Cupcakes can be baked ahead and stored unfrosted for up to 2 days at room temperature or frozen for up to 2 months.

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