Description
4th of July Cupcakes are a festive dessert featuring a fudgy brownie base, swirled red, white, and blue frosting, and patriotic sprinkles. Quick, colorful, and crowd-pleasing—perfect for your Independence Day celebration!
Ingredients
1 box brownie cupcake mix (any brand)
1 large egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
Water (per package directions)
1 cup white buttercream-style frosting
Blue food coloring
⅓ cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 6 cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, egg, vegetable oil, and water as directed on the box. Stir until smooth.
Divide batter among cupcake liners, filling each about ½ to ⅔ full.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool in pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack.
Divide frosting into two bowls. Tint one bowl with blue food coloring. Microwave both bowls for 10 seconds to soften.
Pipe frosting in rosettes using separate piping bags or swirl both colors in one.
Sprinkle cupcakes with patriotic sprinkles immediately and serve!
Notes
Avoid overfilling liners to prevent overflow—stick to ½ to ⅔ full.
If cupcakes dome too high, trim tops for a flat frosting surface.
A zip-top bag can be used for piping if a piping bag isn’t available.
For best texture, soften frosting slightly in the microwave before piping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Protein: 3 g