29 Festive Fourth of July Cupcakes

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29 Festive Fourth of July Cupcakes2/29 Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These frosty Fourth of July cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon ice cream, a creamy white topping and star-spangled sprinkles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Be sure to try our top patriotic desserts this Fourth of July! 3/29 Watermelon Cupcakes 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Watermelon Cupcakes

My granddaughter and I came up with the idea!

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Independence Day and watermelon season coincide, so these are terrific Fourth of July cupcakes! My granddaughter and I came up with the idea! —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington Need treats to feed a crowd? Bake up these summery Fourth of July dessert bars to satisfy hungry guests. 4/29 Patriotic Cupcakes 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These Fourth of July cupcakes are sure to be the star

of your holiday menu

of your holiday menu. I divided the batter from regular cupcakes into portions and used food coloring to make red, white and blue treats. Our kids loved helping prepare them. —Jodi Rugg, Aurora, Illinois 5/29 Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes. That’s why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves. The concentrated flavor

is just right for light and tender cupcakes

is just right for light and tender cupcakes. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 6/29 S’mores Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Marshmallow frosting puts these cupcakes over the top. Chocolate bar pieces and graham cracker crumbs make them extra indulgent and even more like the real thing—but better! —Erin Rachwal, Hartland, Wisconsin 7/29 Berry-Topped White Cupcakes 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 22 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests just love these yummy white cupcakes

that are topped with a cream cheese frosting

that are topped with a cream cheese frosting. The strawberry-blueberry garnish makes them the perfect treat for a patriotic-themed party on Memorial Day or Fourth of July. —Judy Kenninger, Brownsburg, Indiana 8/29 Lemon Cream Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of a layer cake, serve guests these delicate cupcakes tinged with a tangy lemon flavor. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta 9/29 Oreo Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total

If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to thoroughly crush the cookies

Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to thoroughly crush the cookies. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 10/29 Arnold Palmer Cupcakes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fun cupcakes take a favorite Arnold Palmer recipe and turn it into dessert. Add a slice of lemon on top for a puckery finish. —Jessee

Arriaga, Reno, Nevada 11/29 Key Lime Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made these light, tangy cupcakes on a chilly day to remind me of our vacation in southern Florida, where Key lime pies are star attractions. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 12/29 Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe based on our family’s love of chocolate-dipped ice

cream cones

cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine’s Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 13/29 Boston Cream Cupcakes 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Boston Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Boston cream cupcakes have been my favorite bakery treat since I was a child, so I put together this easy-to-make version. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 14/29 Tres Leches Cupcakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From

Kids will especially love them!

the Recipe Creator: This cupcake version of tres leches cake actually uses four types of milk, including the cream, but “quatro leches cake” just doesn’t have the same delicious ring to it. If you love dairy, you won’t be disappointed with this special take on the classic. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 15/29 Root Beer Cupcakes 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Root beer barrel candies and a spice cake-like batter give these cupcakes an old-fashioned flavor. Kids will especially love them! —Dot Kraemer, Cape May Court

—Rebecca Wetherbee, Marion, Ohio 17/29 Aloha Cupcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen

House, New Jersey 16/29 Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes, perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or any favorite occasion. With some delicious and colorful frosting and a careful arrangement, your sweet display will be a patriotic nod to our great American flag. —Rebecca Wetherbee, Marion, Ohio 17/29 Aloha Cupcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF

HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that this beauty took them to the tropics. The macadamia nuts are completely optional (the friend happens to be allergic), and the cupcakes are still fantastic without them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta 18/29 Coconut Dream Cupcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter, Elizabeth, came up with this incredible recipe. The cream

cheese in the middle is a fun surprise when someone takes their first bite

cheese in the middle is a fun surprise when someone takes their first bite. —Julie Flournoy, Laurelville, OH 19/29 Hummingbird Cupcakes 53 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Turn the traditional hummingbird cake—flavored with pineapple, bananas and walnuts—into a bite-sized treat with these moist cupcakes. —Jessie Oleson, Santa Fe, New Mexico 20/29 Key Lime Pie Cupcakes 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Key Lime Pie Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 32 cupcakes

If you can’t find Key lime juice, use lime juice

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I bake over 200 of these cupcakes for our church suppers, and we always run out. If you can’t find Key lime juice, use lime juice. Just add a tad more sugar. —Julie Herrera-Lemler, Rochester, Minnesota 21/29 Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania 22/29 Zucchini Cupcakes 248 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini

I love their creamy caramel frosting

Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy caramel frosting. They’re such a scrumptious dessert, you actually forget you’re eating your vegetables, too! —Virginia Lapierre, Greensboro Bend, Vermont 23/29 Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Three types of milk wonderfully moisten these

Toasted coconut on top adds an elegant touch

cupcakes. Toasted coconut on top adds an elegant touch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 24/29 Carrot Blueberry Cupcakes 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Carrots, blueberries, pineapple and zucchini make an interesting and delicious combination in these unique little treats.—Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. 25/29 Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Good any time of the year, a chocolate cupcake recipe make a

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