Red, White, and Blue Velvet Cupcakes

June 21, 2016

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These festive red, white, and blue velvet cupcakes are made with one batter and topped with a simple cream cheese frosting! The perfect summer dessert for any occasion!

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, large
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 Tbsp cornstarch
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup sour cream
Red Batter
1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
2 Tbsp buttermilk
3-5 drops red food coloring (until you achieve your desired red hue)
Blue Batter
1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
2 Tbsp buttermilk
3-5 drops blue food coloring (until you achieve your desired blue hue)
Cream Cheese Frosting
8 oz cream cheese, softened
6 Tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 Tbsp heavy cream
3-4 cups powdered sugar
salt to taste
Topping
Skittles America Mix
Strawberries, sliced (optional)
Blueberries, sliced (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 and line a 12-cup cupcake tin with cupcake liners. Vanilla Cake Batter Base With a mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in white sugar, and mix until combined....
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Nutritions

Calories
7439

Sodium
2611mg
108% DV

Fat
273g
420% DV

Protein
60g
120% DV

Carbs
1232g
419% DV

Fiber
26g
104% DV