Tie dye or multi-color cupcakes have become very popular, and with good reason - they are fun and fairly simple to make! We created some red, white and blue cupcakes that are perfect for the 4th of July!
Red, White & Blue Cupcakes
You will need:
- White cupcake mix, prepared as stated on the box
- Red and Blue food coloring
- Small bowls & spoons - for each color
- Cupcake wrappers
- White icing/frosting - here is a recipe
- Red, silver, blue sprinkles, optional
- Red, white, blue candy, optional - we used rock candy and Twizzlers cut into pieces and separate
Optional:
- Piping Bags
- Decorating Tips
Directions:
1. Line the cupcake pans with the cupcake wrappers.
2. Prepare batter and divide evenly into 3 small bowls.
3. Put a few drops of blue food coloring in one bowl of batter and a few drops of red into another bowl of batter and mix well.
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4. Spoon batter into cupcake liners using equal parts of red, white, and blue.
5. Bake as directed on the box and set aside to cool.
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6. Once cupcakes are cool, use white icing and blue and red sprinkles or candy to decorate them.
I hope these tasty red, white, and blue cupcakes bring a smile to your kiddos' faces on Independence Day, although ANY day is perfect for a cupcake! Happy eating and have a great holiday!
If you love this recipe and would like more fun ideas for your little foodies, check out Macaroni Kid EATS!
