Red Velvet Patriotic Firework Cupcakes are perfectly festive for Memorial Day and 4th of July holiday weekends, summer grilling and cookouts.
RED VELVET PATRIOTIC FIREWORK CUPCAKES
Where Memorial Day is a special day of remembrance (also known as decoration day), there is no getting away from the fact that it is a major holiday for barbecues, fireworks and for many, the start of the school summer holidays. This of course is a time for celebration, and with both of these occasions comes fireworks.
I call these ‘firework cupcakes’ because the frosting looks like a bursting firework from above.
These Red Velvet Patriotic Firework Cupcakes is a recipe that was originally posted in 2014 with better pictures and a step-by-step video.
PIPING TIP
A number 233 piping tip is required to get this effect. You need to purchase 3 along with 3 bags, as you will need to have 3 different piping bags filled with the red, white and blue frosting.
The piping starts on the outside of the cupcake with the blue. Then a circle of the white frosting, then finish off in the center with the red frosting. To get the ‘stringy’ look of the firework frosting, pipe slowly and drag the frosting to create the look. You can see it detailed in the video.
YIELD: 12 RED VELVET PATRIOTIC FIREWORK CUPCAKES
5.0 Stars (4 Reviews) PRINT
Red velvet cupcakes adorned with red, white and blue frosting to emulate fireworks.
prep time 15 MINUTES cook time 20 MINUTES total time 35 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red food coloring, liquid or gel
32 ounces white frosting
Red and blue food coloring, liquid or gel
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners, set aside.
To a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on low, add the eggs, once at a time until well incorporated. Add the buttermilk and vanilla, whisk just until mixed.
Add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mix well. Add the other ½ of the flour mix only until the dry is well incorporated into the wet. Add red food coloring until you reach the color you like, mix until well incorporated.
Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with the cupcake mix. Bake for 20 minutes or until risen and a toothpick when inserted, comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes, then transfer the cupcakes to a cooling rack to completely cool.
Divide the frosting between 3 different bowls. Add red food coloring to one and blue food coloring to another, mix well, leaving one white.
Add the piping tip to 3 different piping bags and fill each with the frostings.
Starting at the outer edge of the cupcakes, working in a circle using the blue frosting. Then the white and finish in the center with the red.
PATRIOTIC JELLO AND CREAM PUSH POPS
These Patriotic Jello and cream push pops are easy to make and so much fun to look at and eat! Get your kids involved in not only the eating, but the making of the layers of Jello, lemon cream and sprinkles.
I purchased the push pop containers and stand from Amazon. I bought them because I think they’ve got a cool fun factor and you can make a push pop out of just about anything. In fact, I have some really unique ideas coming up in future posts which will utilize the push pops.
The stand does have to be purchased separately and it’s not a requirement because you could use a mason jar filled with M&M’s to stand them in, but since this is intended as a centerpiece I like the use of the stand, which can also be purchased from Amazon. I think you’ll agree they make a striking presentation all lined up like patriotic soldiers.
Originally, I didn’t know what I was going to use the push pop containers for, so they’ve been in my prop closet for a while. When I was thinking about posting a recipe for Memorial Day, it was actually suggested by my husband. He suggested something based on his favorite dessert that I make for him, pomegranate panna cotta.
This is a dessert layered with pomegranate jello and orange panna cotta, which is an Italian cream. But just to make it easier, I am using store bought jello which can be made in minutes and the whipping cream is just heated with gelatin and lemon zest.
These patriotic jello and cream push pops will surely be the center of attention at your Memorial Day barbecue. Of course, they don’t just have to be for Memorial Day – 4th of July celebrations are just around the corner!
YIELD: 12 PATRIOTIC JELLO AND CREAM PUSH POPS
5.0 Stars (1 Reviews) PRINT
Layers of Jello, lemon cream and sprinkles. Fun for 4th July or Memorial Day celebrations.
prep time 1 HOUR total time 1 HOUR
INGREDIENTS
1 packet berry blue Jello
1 packet strawberry Jello
3 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
3 teaspoons fine bakers sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
1 packet of gelatin
Red and blue sprinkles
INSTRUCTIONS
Assemble the push pop containers by adding the base and stick, make sure they are seated well. * See note
Prepare the blue jello according to package directions.
Using a pouring jug, pour into push pop containers 1/3 full. Refrigerate until set. ** See note
Add 2 cups of the heavy whipping cream, 2 teaspoons sugar and lemon zest to a microwave safe bowl.
Pour into the cream the gelatin.
Heat in the microwave on high for 1 minutes.
Stir until the gelatin starts to dissolved.
Once the blue layer as set, using a small jug, pour the cream until 2/3 full. Refrigerate or freeze until set.
Prepare the red jello according to package directions.
Using a small jug, pour the red jello over the cream until the push pop is full. Refrigerate or freeze until set.
Add the remaining cup of whipping cream to a mixing bowl or stand mixer with the remaining teaspoon sugar.
Beat on high with a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff.
Pipe or spoon the cream onto the top of the set push pops and decorate with sprinkles.
NOTES:
* If they are not seated and sealed well, the first layer of jello can leak out. Make sure you have something under to catch the drips until they set.
** To speed up the process and if you have room, you can chill them in the freezer.
JANETTE (2019, MAY 16) RED VELVET PATRIOTIC FIREWORK CUPCAKES.
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JANETTE (2015, MAY 19) PATRIOTIC JELLO AND CREAM PUSH POPS
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