Description

Get ready to wow your guests with these Exploding Cupcakes, the ultimate dessert for any celebration! Perfectly moist vanilla cupcakes are filled with Pop Rocks candy, delivering an exciting burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a Fourth of July barbecue, a birthday party, or simply indulging in some festive baking, these cupcakes will steal the show. With their unique texture and playful surprise, they are sure to become a favorite among friends and family.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
14 packets Pop Rocks candy
1/4–1/3 cup coconut oil
9 large egg whites
1 lb unsalted butter
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
red gel food coloring (optional)
blue gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with Greek yogurt until just combined.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and gently press one packet of Pop Rocks into each.
Bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: For added color and festivity, use red and blue gel food coloring in the batter or frosting! Feel free to swap Pop Rocks for other fizzy candies if you want to experiment.