Description
Celebrate your patriotic spirit with our delightful American Flag Cup Cake! Perfect for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, these vibrant cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to share. The pull-apart design allows guests to enjoy a slice of fun without the fuss of traditional cakes, making them an ideal dessert for gatherings. Flavorful vanilla cupcakes topped with colorful frosting create a festive centerpiece that kids and adults alike will love. Get ready to impress your guests with this interactive treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups Domino® Golden Sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 8 cups Domino® Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 3–5 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Red and blue gel icing color
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and vegetable oil, then add sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Alternately add milk and dry ingredients until combined.
- Fill cupcake pans and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter and powdered sugar; add almond extract and cream for desired consistency.
- Divide frosting into three bowls; tint one red, another blue, leaving one white, then decorate cupcakes in flag design.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg