July Firework Cupcakes
July Firework Cupcakes are festive, colorful cupcakes topped with vibrant frosting and sprinkles, designed to resemble fireworks—perfect for 4th of July celebrations and summer parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (includes cooling and decorating)
- Yield: 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- Red and blue food coloring
- 1 tub (16 oz) vanilla frosting
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Optional: star-shaped candies or cupcake toppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions, combining the mix with eggs, oil, and water until smooth.
- Divide the batter into three bowls. Tint one red, one blue, and leave the third white.
- Spoon small amounts of each colored batter into the cupcake liners, layering to create a swirl or firework effect.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Frost with vanilla frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
- Decorate with red, white, and blue sprinkles and optional toppers or candy stars.
- Serve and enjoy the colorful celebration!
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for bold, vibrant colors without thinning the batter.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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