Description
Vibrant red, yellow, and blue cupcakes with a tender crumb and smooth vanilla frosting. Perfect for patriotic events or colorful celebrations. Easy to customize with seasonal themes.
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz/430g) yellow cake mix
2 large eggs
1 cup (8 fl oz/236 ml) water
1/2 cup (115g) butter or oil
1/2 tsp red gel food coloring
1/2 tsp yellow gel food coloring
1/2 tsp blue gel food coloring
1 tub (16 oz/450g) vanilla frosting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 12 muffin cups with liners.
Mix cake mix, eggs, water, and oil or melted butter in a bowl until smooth.
Divide batter into three separate bowls. Add respective food coloring to each.
Pour equal portions of each color into cupcake liners, alternating to a red-yellow-blue pattern.
Bake for 18–22 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool completely. Frost cooled cupcakes with vanilla frosting.
Notes
Use non-dairy milk for a vegan option
Substitute coconut oil for dairy-free version
Adjust food coloring for darker hues
Store in airtight container up to 2 days
Freeze unfrosted cupcakes wrapped in plastic for 1 month
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg