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We are now in the middle of May here. In the next upcoming weeks, we will celebrating Memorial Day. Then, 4th of July after that. And still Labor Day will find us eventually.
All these patriotic days, beg for the perfect patriotic recipes, such as this patriotic dip appetizer. Plus, what better time to also enjoy patriotic desserts.
But patriotic desserts need to not only be family friendly, but kid friendly here, too.
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So, cupcakes always seem to work no matter what holiday. I mean in the past, we have shared our favorites. These include Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes, Carrot Cake Cupcakes, Unicorn Cupcakes and Pumpkin Spice. This is just to name a few!
Therefore, what better time than now to enjoy Patriotic Cupcakes!
These Patriotic Cupcakes are so very easy to make as many of my cupcake recipes in the past have been, as well.
Plus they are, of course, Amazon Prime friendly, too! Because you can easily order your favorite cake mix, red food coloring and even stars sprinkles on Amazon now.
So what are you waiting for?
Do you want to try this simple, but yummy Patriotic Cupcakes Recipe for your next Patriotic celebration gathering?
Then, read on below to get my step-by-step Patriotic Cupcakes Recipe…
Patriotic Cupcakes Recipe
Patriotic Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix + ingredients to make it
- 3 sticks butter, softened
- 7 to 8 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 4-6 tbsp milk
- Red gel food coloring
- Star sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix according to directions and pour into a lined muffin pan. Allow to cool completely on a rack.
- Using a stand mixer, start mixing your softened butter and powdered sugar on slow speed and gradually increase it to medium. Add milk and mix on high speed. Add more sugar and/or milk to get the desired consistency (you’ll want the buttercream to be able to stand in peaks).
- Separate your icing in two bowls and add red food coloring in one. Mix thoroughly.
- Using a knife, carve out a small hole in the center of your cupcake (but not all the way to the bottom) and fill with some of your uncolored buttercream frosting. Add red sprinkles. Top again with the piece of cupcake you just carved out.
- Using piping bags, pipe on layers of your buttercream frosting, alternating colors. Top with blue sprinkles and enjoy!
There you have it the perfect family and kid friendly patriotic treat to celebrate Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and pretty much any patriotic day with my easy Patriotic Cupcakes Recipe.
How do you celebrate any of the patriotic holidays?
Now, share with me in the comments…
Meredith Spidel says
How sweet! Perfect for Memorial Day weekend 🙂
Janine says
Thanks Meredith and truly the perfect Memorial Day treat for sure 🙂
Dara says
I love icing but I’m not good at making it look nice!
Janine says
Dara, I had such trouble with cupcake icing in the past. The secret are the disposable bags and tips to help make them look prettier 😉
Jen says
Yes please! These are super cute!
Pinned of course 🙂
Janine says
Aw, thank you and for the pin, too 🙂
Tamara says
So simple and gorgeous. I’m in a cupcakes mood lately, as you might be able to tell from my Instagram feed! So good.
Janine says
We really are twins as I have truly been in a cupcake mood here, too!! 🙂
AnnMarie John says
Am I the only one who had forgotten that Memorial Day is coming up? I totally missed out on making anything for this day, but I guess it’s not too late to make your cupcakes.
Janine says
Aw, glad you can make these and I know coming quickly now, right?!!
Diane Roark says
Janine,
I love quick, easy, and adorable food. These cupcakes are so cute and would be absolutely perfect all summer.
Have great weekend!
Diane
Janine says
Aw, thanks Diane and wishing you a wonderful weekend, too now 😉
Cynthia says
Saw this pop up on your home page feed and thought I’d come over here, too. How prettyyyyy! I can’t believe another July 4 is nearing again! These years all go by so fast, don’t they? Hehe. But you did such a fabulous job here and the photos are just gorgeous! Lovely, lovely! I hope you have a fabulous week! Sending hugs.
Janine says
Aw, thank you for stopping by here, too! And I know crazy that the 4th is almost here now and they years they do go by so fast! Wishing you a fabulous week once again and thank you always for all your kind words! Many hugs again!! <3
Katherines Corner says
pinned this yumminess!!! xoxo
Janine says
Aw, thank you for pinning!! xoxo
Amy says
These cupcakes turned out so cute and patriotic. A great treat for the 4th of July. Thank you for sharing at Wonderful Wednesday.
Janine says
Aw, thanks Amy and Happy 4th of July to you!! 🙂
Christine Carter says
These are PERFECT for the 4th of July! LOVE this idea, Janine!
Janine says
Happy 4th of July to you and your family!! 🙂