Description
Fireworks Cupcakes are a delightful explosion of color and flavor, perfect for any celebration. These vibrant vanilla cupcakes, topped with fluffy buttercream and sparkling decorations, will bring joy to your gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- 4. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- 5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- 6. Divide batter into bowls and add food coloring to each as desired.
- 7. Layer colored batters into cupcake liners and swirl slightly if desired.
- 8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 9. Allow cooling completely before frosting with buttercream and adding sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added fun, consider integrating different flavored extracts into the batter or using whipped cream as an alternative topping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.