Get ready to light up your holiday dessert table with the most patriotic and delicious treat that'll make your guests' taste buds explode with joy! These Memorial Day Firework Cupcakes are more than just a dessert - they're a celebration of flavor, festivity, and American spirit packed into one mouthwatering chocolate cupcake. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, attending a community gathering, or simply want to add some sweet sparkle to your holiday, these cupcakes are guaranteed to be the star of the show!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with festive red, white, and blue cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure all dry ingredients are well combined and free of lumps.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Slowly add milk while mixing to create a smooth, consistent batter. Be careful not to overmix.
- Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake - it should come out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with white buttercream or vanilla frosting.
- Decorate the top of each cupcake with red, white, and blue sprinkles in a firework-like pattern to create a festive Memorial Day theme.
- Serve and enjoy your Memorial Day Firework Cupcakes!
Tips
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure your eggs, milk, and other wet ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother, more consistent batter.
- Don't Overmix: Stir the batter just until ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense cupcakes.
- Check Your Oven Temperature: Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature for perfect cupcake texture.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a neat decoration.
- Sprinkle Technique: For the most realistic "firework" effect, sprinkle the red, white, and blue decorations in a radiating pattern from the center of each cupcake.
- Make Ahead: These cupcakes can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container, making party prep easier.
- Frosting Tip: For a professional look, use a piping bag with a star tip to create a beautiful frosting base before adding sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg
