Description
These Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Velvet Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any celebration. Imagine tender, moist cupcakes bursting with the classic, subtle cocoa flavor of red velvet, crowned with a swirl of creamy frosting and patriotic sprinkles.
Ingredients
Vanilla Cake Batter Base
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs (large)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 Tbsp cornstarch
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup sour cream
Red Batter
1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
2 Tbsp buttermilk
3–5 drops red food coloring (until you achieve your desired red hue)
Blue Batter
1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
2 Tbsp buttermilk
3–5 drops blue food coloring (until you achieve your desired blue hue)
Cream Cheese Frosting
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
6 Tbsp butter (softened)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 Tbsp heavy cream
3–4 cups powdered sugar
salt to taste
Topping
Skittles America Mix
Strawberries (sliced (optional))
Blueberries (sliced (optional))
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 12-cup cupcake tin with liners.
Vanilla Cake Batter Base
Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add granulated sugar, then brown sugar, mixing until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, ending with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
Red Batter
Transfer 1 cup of vanilla cake batter to a bowl. Add cocoa powder and mix. Combine buttermilk and red food coloring, adding to the batter. Add more food coloring for a deeper red. Set aside.
Blue Batter
Transfer another 1 cup of vanilla batter to a bowl. Add cocoa powder and mix. Combine buttermilk and blue food coloring, adding to the batter. Add more food coloring for a deeper blue.
Divide the red, vanilla, and blue batters evenly into the cupcake tin.
Bake for 19-20 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Let cool.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Mix in vanilla extract. Beat, scraping the bowl as needed.
Add 1 Tbsp of heavy cream and beat. If too thick, add another Tbsp. If too thin, add the remaining powdered sugar. Add salt to taste.
Frost each cupcake and top with Skittles, strawberries, and blueberries. Enjoy!
Notes
Room Temperature Ingredients: Using room temperature butter and eggs helps create a smooth batter that incorporates well.
Test for Doneness: Always check for doneness with a toothpick. If it comes out with wet batter, bake for a few more minutes.
Cool Completely: Make sure your cupcakes are completely cool before frosting. This will prevent the frosting from melting.
Frosting Consistency: Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to achieve your desired frosting consistency. Add an extra tablespoon or two of milk if needed to thin the frosting.
Fun with Sprinkles: Get creative with your sprinkles! Use a variety of sizes and shapes to create a festive look.
- Category: Dessert