Description
Celebrate your patriotic spirit with these vibrant American Flag Cupcakes! Perfect for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or any gathering, this festive dessert features a delightful combination of rich vanilla flavor and creamy buttercream frosting. The eye-catching flag design makes them not only a delicious treat but also a stunning centerpiece for your holiday celebrations. Easy to serve and even more enjoyable to eat, these pull-apart cupcakes are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Customize the colors to fit any occasion and get ready to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 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
- 8 cups Domino® Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 3–5 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Salt, to taste
- Red and blue gel icing color
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Scoop batter into lined sheets and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before decorating with buttercream frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg