Description
Firework cupcakes are not only a feast for the eyes but also incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for festive occasions like the 4th of July. These vibrant treats combine delightful flavors with stunning decorations that will impress your guests. With colorful frosting piped into fun firework shapes, they add a festive flair to any celebration. Plus, this recipe is beginner-friendly, allowing you to involve kids in the decorating process for a fun family activity. Let’s dive into the simple steps to create these dazzling cupcakes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 baked and cooled cupcakes
- 3 tubs vanilla frosting
- Gel food coloring (blue and red)
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by ensuring it is clean and organized.
- Divide the vanilla frosting into separate bowls and mix in blue and red gel food coloring until vibrant.
- Frost each cupcake with a smooth layer of white frosting using a spatula.
- Fill piping bags with colored frostings and use a star piping tip to create firework designs on top.
- Add sprinkles or extra decorations if desired, then serve or store until ready.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Experiment with different colors for various themes. Chill decorated cupcakes for about 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.