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    Home » Blog » Desserts

    Cupcakes – Red, White and Blue with Buttercream Frosting

    Published: Apr 20, 2022 · Modified: May 1, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    These cupcakes that are red white and blue are tender, moist, and so delicious. Topped with white buttercream frosting, these red and blue cupcakes are the perfect patriotic cupcake recipe to make for Independence Day.

    Closeup shot of a red and blue cupcake with white frosting and sprinkled with red, white and blue sprinkles. Quins sprinkled around the cupcake and identical cupcakes can be seen in the background.

    I may be Canadian, but I love my American readers. That’s why I have this super tasty and super cute red, white, and blue cupcake recipe to share with you today.

    Cupcakes – Red, White and Blue with Buttercream Frosting Recipe

    This was inspired by my other patriotic poke cupcake recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing patriotic fruit cookie pizza recipe.

    Red, White and Blue Cupcakes Ingredients

    It only takes a few simple ingredients to make these delicious cupcakes. You’ll find everything you need either in your kitchen or at your local grocery store.

    For the Cake

    • Softened butter
    • Sugar
    • Milk
    • Flour
    • Baking powder
    • Egg whites

    For the Frosting

    • Softened butter
    • Powdered sugar
    • Vanilla
    • Milk
    • Sprinkles

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    How to Make Red, White and Blue Cupcakes

    Making this recipe is just as easy as gathering the ingredients. It only takes a few simple steps!

    Step 1: Cream Butter and Sugar

    Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Add Milk and Flour

    Add milk and 2 cups of flour alternately and mix between each addition. Then, add the remaining flour and baking powder and beat well.

    Step 3: Add Egg Whites

    Beat the egg whites in a small bowl until peaks form. Then, add them to the batter and beat well.

    Step 4: Bake the Cupcakes

    Bake the cupcakes in a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Step 5: Make the Frosting

    Beat the butter and powdered sugar together. the mix will be crumbly. Then, add the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat well.

    Step 6: Frost the Cupcakes

    Add the frosting to a large Ziploc bag. Cut a small corner off the bag and pipe the frosting onto the fully cooled cupcakes. Add sprinkles and serve.

    Hint: Be sure your cupcakes are fully cooled so the frosting sticks to them.

    Closeup shot of patriotic cupcake cut in half, with identical cupcakes in the background.

    Substitutions

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this red, white and blue cupcake recipe.

    • Heavy Cream – You can use heavy cream in place of milk for the cupcakes and the frosting.
    • Cake Flour – For the most tender cupcakes, use cake flour in place of all-purpose flour.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this red, white and blue cupcake recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Strawberries and Blueberries – For more patriotic color, garnish with sliced strawberries and blueberries.
    • Filled Center – Try poking a hole in your cupcake and filling it with even more frosting!

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these easy sunflower cupcakes.

    Equipment

    You’ll only need basic kitchen equipment to make this recipe.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Mixing bowls
    • Muffin pan
    • Ziploc bag

    Storage

    You can store these cupcakes covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can refrigerate them for up to 7 days.

    Tips

    This is a simple recipe, but I have some tips to help you make it the best it can possibly be.

    • Only beat the egg whites until peaks form. If you overbeat them, they’ll collapse.
    • If your frosting is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
    • If your frosting is too thick, add a bit more milk.
    • Never frost your cupcakes until they’re fully cooled. Otherwise, the frosting will just slide right off of them.
    Closeup shot of a red and blue cupcake with white frosting and sprinkled with red, white and blue sprinkles. Quins sprinkled around the cupcake and identical cupcakes can be seen in the background.

    More Red, White and Blue Recipes

    If you want more patriotic recipes, then I have some winners here that I think you’ll love.

    • Red White and Blue Swirl Cheesecake
    • Patriotic Jello Layered Cake
    • 4th of July Trifle

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about this patriotic cupcake recipe? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about these patriotic cupcakes.

    Where was the cupcake invented?

    Cupcakes were invented in America in the late 1700s. The first known reference to cupcakes is in Amelia Simmons'”American Cookery”, published in 1796.

    How long are buttercream cupcakes good?

    These will last for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.

    What’s the easiest way to frost cupcakes?

    Put the frosting in a Ziploc bag and snip off a corner. You have an instant piping bag!

    Patriotic Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Cupcakes – Red, White and Blue with Buttercream Frosting

    These red, white and blue cupcakes are rich, decadent, and so festive. They're a quick and easy cupcake recipe that's welcome at any party.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Cooling Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 224 kcal

    Equipment

    • 2 muffin pan (12 holes)

    Ingredients
      

    Cake Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cups butter softened
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 ¼ cup milk
    • 3 cups flour
    • 3 teaspoon baking powder
    • 4 large egg whites

    Frosting Ingredients

    • 8 oz butter softened
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2-3 tablespoon milk
    • sprinkles of your choice

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make U.S.A themed cupcakes.

    Cake Directions

    • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
    • Prepare cupcake pan by inserting cupcake liners.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together.
      Cream butter and sugar in a large glass bowl. Mix together.
    • Add milk and 2 cups of flour alternately, mixing in between.
      Adding milk to the cream butter and sugar mixture in the large glass bowl. Also add the remaining flour and baking powder. Mix together.
    • Add remaining cup of flour and baking powder. Beat well.
    • In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until peaks form.
      Whisked Egg whites in a small glass bowl.
    • Add egg whites to batter and beat well.
      Egg whites added to the large glass bowl with batter. Mix well.
    • Cupcake batter colored red and blue.
    • Cupcake tin with cupcake liners. Blue cupcake batter placed at the bottom of the liners.
    • Red cupcake batter placed on top of the blue batter.
    • cupcake tin with cupcake liners. Blue and red cupcake batter placed inside the liners.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
      Baked red and blue colored cupcakes in a cupcake tin.
    • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
      Baked red and blue colored cupcakes in a cupcake tin.

    Frosting Directions

    • Beat butter and powdered sugar together. Mixture will be crumbly.
      Cream butter and sugar in a large glass bowl. Mix together.
    • Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat well.
      Butter and powdered sugar mixed together in a glass bowl.
    • If frosting is too thick, add a bit more milk. If frosting is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
    • Put frosting in a large ziplock bag. Cut a small corner off and pipe frosting onto the cupcakes.
      Blue and red colored cupcake topped with white icing.
    • Add sprinkles.
      Blue and red colored cupcake topped with white icing and U.S.A themed sprinkles.
    • Enjoy.
    • Every bite!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 59IUCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Cupcakes – Red, White and Blue, Red, White and Blue Cupcakes
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