4th of July Cupcakes: Easy and Festive Treats to Wow Your Guests
These delightful 4th of July Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
- Fill cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a festive touch, decorate with red, white, and blue icing.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: 4th of July, cupcakes, festive treats