Description
Festive cupcakes with red and blue layers topped with whipped cream and berries for a patriotic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries and blueberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter into three parts; color one red and one blue.
- Layer the batters in the cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool completely, then top with whipped cream and berries.
Notes
Ensure food coloring is gel-based for vibrant colors. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g