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Fireworks Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe

Fireworks Funfetti Cupcakes

Fireworks Funfetti Cupcakes are the perfect blend of festive colors and delightful flavors, making them an ideal treat for any celebration, especially the 4th of July! These moist cupcakes are packed with buttery goodness and adorned with vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles that add a fun twist to your dessert table. With an easy-to-follow recipe suitable for bakers of all skill levels, you can whip up a batch of these colorful delights to impress your friends and family. Whether enjoyed at a backyard barbecue or as party favors in beautifully decorated boxes, these cupcakes are sure to bring joy and sweetness to any gathering.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 24 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
  • For frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line cupcake pans with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together salt, baking powder, and flour. Set aside.
  3. Cream melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then mix in vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined. Fold in sprinkles gently.
  5. Fill cupcake liners and bake for 14-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  6. For the frosting, beat softened butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix in heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Customize sprinkle colors for various celebrations. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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