Patriotic Bomb Pop Cupcakes (Printer-Friendly Version)

Fluffy vanilla cupcakes with bright blue frosting and red, white, blue sprinkles, perfect for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cupcake Batter

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

→ Blue Frosting

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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners to ensure easy removal and even baking.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully blended. Set aside.
03 - Using medium speed, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, followed by vanilla extract, mixing until homogeneous.
05 - Add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately in three additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid toughening the batter.
06 - Spoon batter into liners, filling each two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack prior to frosting.
08 - Beat butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract and heavy cream, adjusting cream to achieve a spreadable consistency. Incorporate blue food coloring to desired shade.
09 - Frost cooled cupcakes generously with blue frosting. Immediately garnish with red, white, and blue sprinkles for festive presentation.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For optimal results, ensure all dairy ingredients and eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
02 - Use gel food coloring for more vibrant frosting hues.
03 - Check cupcakes for doneness slightly before time to avoid overbaking, preserving a tender crumb.
04 - Gradually add cream to frosting to achieve perfect buttercream texture.
05 - Apply sprinkles immediately after frosting while it is still tacky.

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