4th of July Party Cakes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 16

In honor of our favorite summer holiday, we thought we would share a fun and easy recipe that is sure to be the hit of any 4th of July party. These cupcakes are the perfect pairing for any booze you have mixed up in your red (white, and blue) cups and will also make a great after-party snack. Cheers to a great holiday weekend!

INGREDIENTS

For the cupcakes:

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

1-1/4 cups sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

3/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

2/3 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips

For the frosting:

2 cups confectioners sugar

2 tbsps butter, softened

2 tbsps milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until softened and then add the sugar and continue to beat until it is light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.

2. Mix together the sifted flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder and add it to your mixing bowl.

3. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.

4. Stir in the chocolate chips.

5. Scoop batter in to your cupcake cups and bake at 350 degrees for 22-25 minutes or until your cake tester comes out clean.

6. Let them cool.

FOR THE FROSTING:

7. In a bowl combine the sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.

8. Apply frosting to the tops of your cupcakes once they have completely cooled.

9. Garnish with blue and red sprinkles and whatever else makes your mouth water (we used oreos).

10. Enjoy!

Happy tasting,

Paul/a

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