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Firecracker Cupcakes

Firecracker Cupcakes
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Celebrate summer with vibrant Firecracker Cupcakes! Easy to make and delightful to eat—perfect for any festive gathering. Try them today!

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix
  • Blue gel food coloring
  • Red gel food coloring
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup salted butter (softened)
  • 4–5 cups powdered sugar
  • 5–7 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Red pull-and-peel licorice (for decoration)
  • Patriotic sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with festive liners.
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions. Divide the batter into three bowls: one for each color (red, blue, and white).
  3. Add blue gel food coloring to one bowl and red gel food coloring to another, mixing until desired colors are achieved.
  4. Pour alternating spoonfuls of each colored batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about three-fourths full. Use a toothpick to swirl colors gently for a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
  6. For frosting, melt white chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth. In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter before gradually adding powdered sugar and mixing in heavy cream and lemon juice.
  7. Add melted white chocolate once cooled and beat until fluffy.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with patriotic sprinkles and pieces of red pull-and-peel licorice.

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