PATRIOTIC CUPCAKES
These festive cupcakes are sure to be the star of your Fourth of July menu. I divided the batter from regular cupcakes into portions and used food coloring to make red, white and blue treats. Our kids loved helping prepare them. -Jodi Rugg, Aurora, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions for cupcakes., In a small bowl, combine 1-1/3 cups batter and blue food coloring. In another bowl, combine 1-1/3 cups batter and red food coloring. Leave remaining batter plain., Fill paper-lined muffin cups with 2 tablespoons red batter, 2 tablespoons plain batter and 2 tablespoons blue batter. Bake at 350° for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with vanilla frosting; decorate with sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PATRIOTIC ICE CREAM CUPCAKES
These frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon ice cream, a creamy white topping and star-spangled sprinkles. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 36 muffin cups with paper liners., Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Fill prepared cups about one-third full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 11-14 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely., Working quickly, spread ice cream onto cupcakes. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour. , Place marshmallow creme in a large bowl. Add whipping cream; beat until blended and stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread over cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles. Serve immediately or freeze until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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