Stars and Stripes Cupcakes

Stars and Stripes Cupcakes
100 min.
24
243kcal

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Celebrate your next gathering with a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of patriotism: Stars and Stripes Cupcakes! These festive cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion, especially during holidays like the Fourth of July or Memorial Day.

Imagine biting into a moist, fluffy cupcake made from a rich white cake mix, enhanced with the tangy goodness of sour cream and the subtle sweetness of maraschino cherries. Each bite is a delightful surprise, with the cherries adding a pop of color and flavor that will leave your guests wanting more. Topped with a smooth, glossy icing that resembles the American flag, these cupcakes are as fun to decorate as they are to eat!

With a preparation time of just 100 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 cupcakes that are sure to impress. The combination of almond extract and the vibrant blue candy stars creates a festive look that captures the essence of celebration. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or a family reunion, these Stars and Stripes Cupcakes will be the highlight of your dessert table. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a sweet masterpiece that will delight both young and old alike!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix white
  • 0.8 cup water 
  • cup cream sour
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  •  eggs 
  • 10 oz maraschino cherries dry drained finely chopped ( 38 cherries)
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons water 
  • tablespoons plus light
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 24  m&m candies blue
  • 4.3 oz chocolate icing red

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, sour cream, oil, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and the eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in cherries. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  4. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. Remove from pan to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, water, corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spoon over cupcakes, using back of spoon to spread.
  7. Let stand 10 minutes.
  8. Place 1 candy star on each cupcake as shown. Using writing tip, pipe icing in wavy stripes on each cupcake to look like flag. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein3.06%
Fat26.54%
Carbs70.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.58
Glycemic Load
1.73
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.0860869359711%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:243.25kcal
12.16%
Fat:7.28g
11.2%
Saturated Fat:2.32g
14.5%
Carbohydrates:43.46g
14.49%
Net Carbohydrates:42.82g
15.57%
Sugar:33.89g
37.65%
Cholesterol:26.26mg
8.75%
Sodium:172.37mg
7.49%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:1.89g
3.78%
Phosphorus:92.04mg
9.2%
Calcium:68.31mg
6.83%
Vitamin K:7.14µg
6.8%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.24%
Selenium:4.03µg
5.75%
Folate:18.64µg
4.66%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.08%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.5%
Iron:0.6mg
3.36%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.7%
Fiber:0.64g
2.57%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.46%
Copper:0.04mg
2.13%
Vitamin A:96.96IU
1.94%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.89%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.64%
Magnesium:4.64mg
1.16%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.15%
Potassium:37.68mg
1.08%