Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Red and blue food coloring
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter into three portions. Color one red and one blue, leaving one white.
- Layer batter in liners (red, white, blue) and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Pipe frosting on cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Do not overmix batter to avoid dense cupcakes.
- Let cupcakes cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg