Description
4th of July Firework Cupcakes are festive vanilla cupcakes decorated with red, white, and blue frosting and candy firework toppers—perfect for Independence Day celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 tub (16 oz) vanilla frosting
- Red and blue food coloring
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
- 24 cupcake liners
- Optional: licorice strings, rock candy sticks, or decorative picks for ‘firework’ toppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare vanilla cake mix according to package instructions.
- Divide the batter evenly among the liners and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Divide the vanilla frosting into three bowls. Tint one red, one blue, and leave one white.
- Spoon each color into a piping bag, or use a three-color swirl piping technique to combine colors for a firework effect.
- Frost each cupcake in a swirl pattern and decorate with sprinkles.
- Add licorice strings, rock candy, or festive picks on top to resemble fireworks.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting without thinning it.
- Freeze cupcakes unfrosted for up to a month; thaw and decorate the day of.
- Let kids help decorate their own cupcakes for a fun holiday activity.