Description
Vibrant tri-colored vanilla cupcakes with distinct red, white, and blue layers, topped with creamy buttercream and festive sprinkles. Perfect for holidays or celebrations, these treats offer a classic flavor profile and bold visual appeal.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Red gel food coloring (1-2 tsp)
Royal blue gel food coloring (1-2 tsp)
3 cups vanilla buttercream frosting
1/4 cup patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line 12 muffin cups with liners
Divide vanilla batter into three equal portions
Mix 1 portion with red gel coloring for the red layer
Mix 1 portion with blue gel coloring for the blue layer
Leave 1 portion plain as the white layer
Spoon 1 tbsp plain batter into each cup
Bake for 18 minutes
Immediately add 1 tbsp red batter over half the cups and 1 tbsp blue batter over the other half
Bake 4-5 minutes to set colored layers
Cool cupcakes completely
Frost each cupcake with 2-3 tbsp buttercream between layers and on top
Decorate with sprinkles while frosting is soft
Notes
Use separate mixing bowls to avoid color contamination
Cool completely before stacking layers to prevent sinking
Store in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Cupcake Recipes for Every Sweet Craving
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg