PATRIOTIC CUPCAKES

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Not sure what to make for dessert for your July 4th party? Cupcakes are always a crowd-pleaser especially when decorated in a patriotic salute to the red, white, and blue.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

3 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
Meringue Buttercream
Red, white, and blue dessert toppings

Steps:

Heat oven to 325 degrees with rack in center. Line muffin pans with baking cups; set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
In the bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. With mixer running, add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
With mixer on low speed, add 1 cup flour mixture; mix until combined. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk; combine. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, ending with flour, until all has been incorporated.
Divide batter evenly among baking cups. Bake until light golden brown and a cake tester inserted into middle comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Rotate pans half way through baking. Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool.
To decorate, place each color of sprinkles in its own small bowl. Frost each cupcake with about 3 tablespoons Meringue Buttercream. Gently press each frosted cupcake into sprinkles, rolling around so entire surface is coated. Arrange picnic party picks as desired.

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Tracey Florian

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These cupcakes are amazing! I love the way they look and they taste even better. They're the perfect treat for any party.

Azhar azhar khan

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I love these cupcakes! They're so moist and flavorful. The frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.

Arfan Bacha

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These cupcakes are the perfect way to show your patriotic spirit. They're delicious and they look amazing. I highly recommend them.

anam rahman

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cupcakes are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. I'll definitely be making them again soon.

Hayat Tajak

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These cupcakes are so moist and flavorful. The frosting is the perfect complement to the cake. I love the way they look too. They're so festive and patriotic.

Avijit Paul avi

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I made these cupcakes with my kids and we had a blast. They loved helping me decorate them. The cupcakes turned out great and they tasted even better.

Thunder chu

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These cupcakes are the best! I love the combination of flavors. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and sweet. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.