This year, we have a lot to be thankful for in the Great USA! Make these fun Patriotic Sprinkle Explosion Cupcakes to celebrate Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July and more! Remember that Red, White and Blue colors stand for the freedom of our great country. Let’s make 2021 the best year yet. With the pandemic easing, we hope to be able to celebrate with Fireworks and parades this summer!
Want more Patriotic Desserts?
Show your pride for the USA with these homemade Patriotic Cupcakes! No box mixes here- just delicious, moist cupcakes made from ingredients you already have in your pantry! Surprise your family with these fun cupcakes today!
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Sprinkle Explosion Cupcake Ingredients:
- Duncan Hines Classic White Cake Mix
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 16 oz vanilla frosting
- ½ cup red, white, and blue sprinkles; divided
- Cupcake liners
- Wilton 1M frosting tip
- Piping bag or ziplock bag
Sprinkle Explosion Cupcake Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line cupcake pan with liners
Prepare cake mix. Add cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil to a bowl.
Mix using an electric mixer at low speed for 30 seconds, then at medium speed for 2 minutes.
Add ¼ cup of the sprinkles and mix on low just until combined.
Pour batter into cupcake liners, about ½ full.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.
Once cooled, add whipped topping and frosting to a bowl and mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 45 seconds.
Snip of the end of piping bag or corner of ziplock bag and insert the frosting tip.
Place bag into a cup and fold the edges over the rim.
Spoon frosting into bag, and pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
Add sprinkles to the top of the cupcakes.
Enjoy!
Note: Be sure to refrigerate cupcakes, as the whipped topping will start to settle at room temperature.
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Red, White & Blue Sprinkle Explosion Cupcakes
These fun cupcakes are perfect for those Patriotic Holidays!
Ingredients
- Duncan Hines Classic White Cake Mix
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 16 oz vanilla frosting
- ½ cup red, white, and blue sprinkles; divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line cupcake pan with liners
Prepare cake mix. Add cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil to a bowl and using an electric mixer, mix at low speed for 30 seconds, then at medium speed for 2 minutes.
Add ¼ cup of the sprinkles and mix on low just until combined.
Pour batter into cupcake liners, about ½ full.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.
Once cooled, add whipped topping and frosting to a bowl and mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 45 seconds.
Snip of the end of piping bag or corner of ziplock bag and insert the frosting tip.
Place bag into a cup and fold the edges over the rim.
Spoon frosting into bag, and pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
Add sprinkles.
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