Description
Red White and Blueberry Cupcakes are festive homemade treats featuring fluffy vanilla cupcakes, creamy frosting, and fresh berries arranged in patriotic colors. These cupcakes are perfect for 4th of July parties, summer celebrations, BBQs, and holiday dessert tables. Easy to decorate and full of fresh berry flavor, they are a fun treat for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- Pinch of salt
For Decoration
- Fresh strawberries
- Fresh blueberries
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
- White chocolate curls (optional)
- Star-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine ingredients: Add dry ingredients and milk alternately until the batter is smooth. Gently fold in blueberries and strawberries.
- Bake cupcakes: Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, cream, and salt until fluffy.
- Decorate cupcakes: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with fresh berries, sprinkles, and patriotic decorations.
- Serve: Arrange cupcakes on a platter and enjoy your festive summer dessert.
Notes
For the best results, use room-temperature ingredients for a lighter cupcake texture. Add fresh berries just before serving for the brightest color and freshest flavor. Store decorated cupcakes in the refrigerator if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: red white and blueberry cupcakes, patriotic cupcakes, 4th of july dessert, berry cupcakes, summer party treats, holiday cupcakes
