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Firecracker Cupcakes: A Fun Recipe to Try Today!


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Firecracker Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat perfect for celebrations, featuring a rich chocolate flavor and vibrant red and blue frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • ½ cup red and blue sprinkles (for decoration)
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Red and blue food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
  3. Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until fully combined; the batter will be thin.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  10. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
  11. Divide the frosting into two bowls. Color one bowl with red food coloring and the other with blue food coloring.
  12. Use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to frost the cooled cupcakes, alternating between red and blue frosting.
  13. Top each cupcake with red and blue sprinkles for a festive touch.

Notes

  • For an extra crunch, consider adding crushed graham crackers to the frosting.
  • You can substitute the vanilla extract in the frosting with almond extract for a different flavor profile.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg