Red, White and Tie-Dyed Cupcakes

Dairy Free
Red, White and Tie-Dyed Cupcakes
120 min.
24
161kcal

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Get ready to celebrate with a burst of color and flavor with our delightful Red, White and Tie-Dyed Cupcakes! Perfect for any festive occasion, these eye-catching treats are not only visually stunning but also dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions. With a light and fluffy texture, each cupcake is a delicious canvas for a vibrant tie-dye effect that will impress your guests and bring a smile to everyone’s face.

Imagine biting into a soft, moist cupcake that reveals a playful swirl of red, white, and blue—ideal for holidays like the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any celebration that calls for a touch of whimsy. The simple yet effective technique of layering colored batter creates a fun surprise in every bite, while the creamy frosting adds a luscious finish that ties it all together.

Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking to brighten up your dessert table, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. They’re easy to make, requiring just a few ingredients and minimal equipment, so you can whip them up in no time. Plus, with only 161 calories per cupcake, you can indulge without the guilt! So gather your friends and family, and let’s get baking these delightful Red, White and Tie-Dyed Cupcakes that are as fun to make as they are to eat!

Ingredients

  • drops purple gel food coloring blue red
  • container vanilla frosting 
  • box cake mix white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Place festive paper baking cups in each of 24 muffin cups.
  3. Make cake batter as directed on box, using water, oil and egg whites.
  4. Place 1 cup batter in each of 3 separate bowls. Tint 1 bowl of batter with several drops of red food color. Tint second bowl with blue food color; leave remaining batter in third bowl white. Spoon scant tablespoon each color batter into each muffin cup.
  5. Bake 17 to 19 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes.
  6. Remove cupcakes from muffin cups; cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  7. To achieve tie-dyed effect with frosting, spoon frosting into 3 small bowls. Tint 1 bowl of frosting with red food color. Tint second bowl with blue food color; leave remaining frosting in third bowl white.
  8. Place large star tip in disposable decorating bag. Spoon red frosting along long edge of bag, taking up only one side of bag. Repeat with blue and white frostings. (Bag will not be filled perfectly, but should have 3 distinct lines of colored frosting running up side of bag.) Pipe frosting onto top of each cupcake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories161kcal
Protein2.2%
Fat21.86%
Carbs75.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.79
Glycemic Load
5.62
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.0469565521116%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.6kcal
8.03%
Fat:3.91g
6.02%
Saturated Fat:0.99g
6.2%
Carbohydrates:30.59g
10.2%
Net Carbohydrates:30.36g
11.04%
Sugar:21.21g
23.57%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:184.7mg
8.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.89g
1.78%
Phosphorus:76.06mg
7.61%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.17%
Calcium:47.75mg
4.78%
Folate:16.62µg
4.15%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.24%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.21%
Vitamin K:3.08µg
2.94%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.78%
Selenium:1.87µg
2.67%
Iron:0.45mg
2.5%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.21%