Fireworks Push-It-Up Cakes

Dairy Free
Fireworks Push-It-Up Cakes
30 min.
18
251kcal

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Get ready to light up your dessert table with these delightful Fireworks Push-It-Up Cakes! Perfect for any celebration, these vibrant treats are not only visually stunning but also dairy-free, making them a hit for guests with dietary restrictions. With a burst of color and flavor, these push-up cakes are sure to impress both kids and adults alike.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these fun and festive desserts that serve 18 people. The combination of fluffy red and blue mini cupcakes layered with creamy frosting creates a deliciously sweet experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Plus, the addition of popping rock candy adds an exciting crunch and a playful pop that will make your taste buds dance!

Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a Fourth of July gathering, or just want to add a little sparkle to your dessert repertoire, these Fireworks Push-It-Up Cakes are the perfect choice. They are easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without the stress of last-minute baking. So gather your ingredients, grab your push-up pop containers, and let’s create a dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix white
  • 1.3 cups water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  egg whites 
  • serving food coloring red
  • serving food coloring blue
  • 36  lemon-lime soda pop 
  • 16 oz fluffy frosting white
  • envelopes popcorn kernels 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. In medium bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes on high speed until well blended. Divide batter into 2 bowls. Tint 1 bowl of batter with a few drops red food color; tint other bowl with blue food color.
  3. Fill 18 muffin cups 2/3 full with red batter.
  4. Bake about 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. Remove from oven. Repeat with blue batter to make an additional 18 mini cupcakes. Cool completely.
  6. To assemble push-up cakes, drop 1 mini cupcake into each push-up pop container.
  7. Add generous teaspoon frosting to top of each cupcake. Top each with second mini cupcake; add dollops of frosting to tops of each.
  8. Sprinkle each of popping rock candy.
  9. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories251kcal
Protein2.77%
Fat32.82%
Carbs64.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.39
Glycemic Load
7.36
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.3065217684792%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.9kcal
12.55%
Fat:9.19g
14.14%
Saturated Fat:1.93g
12.03%
Carbohydrates:40.59g
13.53%
Net Carbohydrates:40.26g
14.64%
Sugar:28.02g
31.14%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:254.62mg
11.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.74g
3.49%
Vitamin K:11.48µg
10.93%
Phosphorus:102.61mg
10.26%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.46%
Calcium:64.57mg
6.46%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.44%
Folate:22.39µg
5.6%
Selenium:3.5µg
5%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.37%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.74%
Iron:0.61mg
3.38%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.03%
Copper:0.03mg
1.37%
Fiber:0.33g
1.32%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.08%
Magnesium:4.26mg
1.07%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.04%