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Mini 4th of July Cupcakes
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Mini 4th of July Cupcakes

These Mini 4th of July Cupcakes use a white cake mix combined with egg whites, buttermilk, and vegetable oil to create a moist batter. Red and blue sprinkles are gently folded in to maintain color without bleeding. Baked in a mini cupcake pan until a toothpick comes out clean, they are topped with white buttercream frosting and decorated for a festive look. These small cupcakes make a suitable treat for holiday celebrations or gatherings where finger foods are preferred.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 105 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 white cake mix 15.25 ounces, box
  • 4 egg room temperature, large, whites
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
  • ½ cup Sprinkles red and blue
  • white frosting
  • Decorations

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and add cupcake liners to a mini cupcake pan.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, egg whites, buttermilk, vanilla and oil.
  3. Mix until smooth, but do not overmix.
  4. Fold in sprinkles carefully so colors don’t run. Do not overmix.
  5. Evenly divide among lined cupcake wells.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Decorate with buttercream frosting, and add sprinkles or other decorations.
  9. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!

Notes

  • Sifting the cake mix before adding to the batter reduces clumps and results in a more tender cupcake.
  • You can substitute whole eggs for the egg whites; this will give the batter a slightly yellower color.
  • Clear vanilla extract is used here to keep the batter pale, but regular vanilla extract can be used if color is not a concern.

Nutrition Information

Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 84mg (4%) Potassium 18mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105

% Daily Value*

Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 84mg 4%
Potassium 18mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.