Description
Firecracker Cupcakes are a festive and vibrant treat that will light up any summer gathering. With their red, white, and blue layers and the exciting crunch of Pop Rocks candy, these cupcakes offer a delightful surprise in every bite. Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any celebration, they not only look stunning but also deliver a unique flavor experience that guests will rave about. Best of all, this easy-to-follow recipe makes it simple for bakers of all skill levels to create these show-stopping desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1/2 box red velvet cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- Blue food coloring
- 3 packages Pop Rocks candy
- Black licorice ropes
- White frosting (less than 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare red velvet cake batter according to package directions, adding sour cream.
- Prepare white cake batter as directed, adding sour cream and blue food coloring to half.
- Bake the layered cakes in greased 9-inch pans for 18-23 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely; cut circles from each layer and hollow out their centers.
- Stack layers with frosting between each color; fill with Pop Rocks and replace tops.
- Garnish with licorice ropes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg