Patriotic Tie Dyed Cupcakes Recipe

If you are looking for a patriotic dessert for a Memorial Day or 4th of July party, this homemade tie dyed cupcakes recipe is just what you need. Made with simple ingredients from the fridge and pantry, these moist cupcakes will melt in your mouth.

If you are taking a dessert to an event or family gathering and you want them to stand out, make this recipe. These cupcakes may look like they took forever, but they come together in just minutes and look store-bought!

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Homemade USA Cupcakes

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I love to bake, especially if it is for a fun get-together with friends and family. What better way to end a great meal than with a sweet treat like these USA cupcakes?

These 4th of July tie dyed cupcakes are the perfect addition to a Memorial Day or Independence Day get together. They’re so festive (and surprisingly easy).

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Tips for Making Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes

• Always sift flour, baking soda, or sugars before using. This will give you a smoother batter.
• If you don’t have a toothpick to see if the cupcakes are baked properly, use the spring test by touching your fingertip to the middle of the cupcake. If it springs back, they are done.
• To make sure you get an even amount of batter in each cavity of the cupcake pan, use a small ice cream scoop, rising in between colors, as you layer the red and blue batter.
• If these cupcakes will be served outdoors in the summer, keep the frosting on the thicker side. Bring them out just before the dessert is served.

Ingredients for 4th of July Cupcakes Recipe

I’m making these cupcakes from scratch but you can use a cake mix to speed up the process. Or, you can try my AMAZING easy vanilla cupcake recipe that’s taken the Internet and Pinterest by storm!

• Butter
• Sugar
• Milk
• Flour
• Baking powder
• Egg whites
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla
• USA themed sprinkles
• Ziplock bag
• Scissors

How to Make Homemade USA Cupcakes

Each step for this cupcake recipe is detailed below to make it easier to follow. Keep this page open while you are making your cupcakes. If you would rather have a printable recipe, just scroll down and select the print button.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F) and fill two tins with cupcake liners. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl using a stand or an electric mixer.

Alternatively mix in half of the flour and the milk, incorporating before moving on to add the rest.

Beat egg whites until stiff in a small glass bowl, free of oils. I like to wipe it down with white vinegar before whipping.

Add the egg whites to the mixture and beat them in until fully incorporated.

Separate the batter equally in two bowls, coloring one bowl red and one bowl blue.

To make the tie-dyed cupcake batter, alternate adding the blue and red batter to the cupcake pan. I like to use an ice cream scoop or a small measuring cup.

Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes or until a pick comes out clean. Let them cool completely while you make the frosting. Look at those gorgeous tie dye cupcakes!

Beat butter and powdered sugar together. Don’t worry, the mixture will be crumbly.

Mix in the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. If frosting is too thick, add a small amount of milk at a time, fully incorporating.

To make an easy frosted cupcake, transfer frosting to a large, plastic zip top bag or a prepared piping bag. Cut a small corner off and pipe frosting onto the cupcakes in a swirling motion, pulling up and to the center. Add sprinkles if desired and enjoy.

Notes for Making Homemade Cupcakes

• You may substitute half and half or bump up the flavor even more with a flavored coffee creamer if you don’t have milk on hand.
• If you don’t have any patriotic sprinkles, you can color granulated sugar with red or blue food coloring.
• Using whole eggs in this recipe (rather than just the white) will change the colors of the cupcake just a bit.

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