4th of July Funfetti Cupcakes

Celebrate Independence Day with these delicious Patriotic Funfetti Cupcakes! These colorful treats are perfect for any 4th of July gathering, bringing joy and sweetness to your festivities. With simple ingredients and a fun baking process, they make for a wonderful family activity. Top them with festive sprinkles for a perfect presentation! Enjoy the spirit of the holiday with this delightful dessert that everyone will love. #PatrioticCupcakes #Funfetti #IndependenceDay #BakingJoy #FourthOfJuly #CelebrationTreats

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup buttermilk

½ cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)

Red and blue food coloring (optional)

1 batch of your favorite vanilla frosting

1 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for frosting)

Edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles, being careful not to overmix. If desired, split the batter into two bowls and add red and blue food coloring to create a swirled effect in the cupcakes.

Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting: While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare your favorite vanilla frosting. If desired, mix in the almond extract for an extra layer of flavor.

Frost and Decorate: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost with the vanilla frosting and top with extra rainbow sprinkles and edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch.

Serve: Enjoy these colorful and fun cupcakes at your 4th of July celebration!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 12 cupcakes