Description
Firecracker Cupcakes are the ultimate festive treat to celebrate Memorial Day, 4th of July, or any summer gathering! These delightful cupcakes combine vibrant red, white, and blue layers with a surprising twist—Pop Rocks candy hidden inside for an exciting explosion of flavor. With their playful colors and delicious taste, these cupcakes are sure to be the highlight of your party. Plus, they’re simple to make, so even novice bakers can create this fun dessert that kids and adults alike will love!
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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare red velvet batter by mixing according to the box directions, adding 1/2 cup sour cream.
- Prepare white cake batter similarly, splitting it in two; color one half with blue food coloring.
- Bake in three greased and floured 9-inch pans for about 18-23 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely, then cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
- Hollow out the centers using a straw or apple corer.
- Stack the layers: pipe frosting on edges of each circle and fill with Pop Rocks before topping with the hollowed-out pieces.
- Decorate with black licorice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added fun, experiment with different frosting colors or decorations to match your party theme. Ensure all ingredients are fresh for optimal flavor and texture.