Fourth of July Cupcakes

By srumbel

The most bright and all-American cupcakes that you can make! Super simple recipe with delicious homemade vanilla buttercream frosting.
from laurenslatest.com

Ingredients

• for the frosting:
• 1 8.25 oz. package Pillsbury "Radiant Red" Cake Mix
• 1-8.25 oz. package Pillsbury "Aqua Blue" Cake Mix
• water, eggs, oil, as according to package directions
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 lb. powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk, or enough to make this smooth frosting consistency
• red, white and blue sprinkles

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare and bake cake mixes according to package directions. Cool completely, then remove from paper liners.
Slice each cake in half and then rearrange so each cupcake has a blue and red level.
For the frosting, whip butter, vanilla powdered sugar and milk together until smooth frosting forms. Start adding the milk 1 teaspoon at a time to ensure your frosting doesn't get too thin.
Spread frosting in the middle and on the top of each cupcake. Add sprinkles and serve!

Yield: 24 cupcakes