Patriotic Bomb Pop Cupcakes (Ready-to-Print Version)

Fluffy vanilla cupcakes with blue frosting and festive sprinkles for a cheerful, patriotic touch.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cupcakes

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 3/4 cup buttermilk

→ Frosting

10 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
12 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
13 - 3 to 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
14 - 6 drops blue food coloring
15 - Red, white, and blue sprinkles

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners to ensure even baking and easy removal.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - Using a mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time into the creamed butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk in three parts, starting and ending with dry ingredients, mixing gently to avoid overworking the batter.
06 - Distribute batter evenly into liners, filling about two-thirds full, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before applying frosting to prevent melting.
08 - Beat softened butter until smooth, slowly add powdered sugar blending well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream to achieve a spreadable consistency. Mix in blue food coloring until desired shade is reached.
09 - Generously frost the cooled cupcakes with blue frosting and immediately sprinkle red, white, and blue decorations to ensure they adhere before the frosting sets.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and consistent texture.
02 - Test cupcakes for doneness a few minutes early to avoid over-baking and maintain tenderness.
03 - Add heavy cream gradually to frosting to control texture for piping or spreading.
04 - Gel food coloring produces more vibrant shades compared to liquid colorings.
05 - Apply sprinkles immediately after frosting to achieve proper adhesion.

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