These American Flag Cupcakes make the perfect 4th of July dessert! The best part is you can also involve your kids in decorating these red, white and blue cupcakes with American flag. It's a great opportunity to enjoy Baking and family time together, win win!

Tomorrow will be our first time swimming this season. My plan is to have Riley swimming by the end of the summer. Here's hoping. We are celebrating Memorial Day tomorrow so I whipped up some American flag cupcakes. I picked up the cupcake liners and flags in the dollar section at Target. I know it seems like I live there, but I swear I get there maybe every other week. I just always seem to strike gold in what I find.
The best part about these cupcakes is the inside because I literally made it an American flag. The inside has red and white stripes, which I made from coloring the half of the white cake mix red.

Here's my collage. LOVE! I layered the cake mix red, white, red into the cupcake liners. I love the red of the cupcake.

I colored the buttercream frosting blue. I would have liked a navy blue, rather than sky blue but it works and it's what I had on hand.

I then added white buttercream stars onto the top of the blue just like the American flag.

My assistant then added the American flag to the somewhat center of the cupcake as a final touch.

Like I said, somewhat center.

I love the way the stripes came out. Red and white stripes with white stars on a blue background. We remember all of those who have served and do serve our country so that we can live the life that we lead.

For more easy and amazing Patriotic ideas check out these 4th of July Food Crafts and this beautiful Patriotic Wreath.
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Call me cookie
Very fun! Love the white cake swirled inside!
Mel
These look so yummy!
A Lived in Home
Super cute and delicious looking! Cut ehelper too!
Megan {Honey We're Home}
Ah- I love your assistant!!
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box
So cute! visiting from Honey We're Home! 🙂
Michelle Paige
I'm sharing your cupcakes tomorrow on my blog! Hope you'll stop by and see! http://www.michellepaige.blogspot.com
Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap
I should make these cupcakes for my US citizenship party 😉
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker
Good luck on the swim lessons. I've been taking my daughter to the pool for 6 years and she still refuses to willingly put her head under...
Fun Cupcakes!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
These are such fun cupcakes! Love these for 4th of July 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Claiming Our Space
Love these. Plus your helper is too cute! Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday!
Christina at I Gotta Create!
What a SMART idea! Love it!
Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
<3 Christina
Kelly
These are REALLY cute!!!!!!!! Def want to try these!
Ashley Culp
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Sue Alexander
so cute, and what a great helper;p
Shasta @ intheoldroad
Yum! That looks good...perfect for summer. And what a cute assistant 🙂 I'd love it if you would consider sharing it with our Summer Recipes linky party. We're two blogs sharing one combined linky party for double exposure.
Shasta
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Michelle Paige
What adorable cupcakes--and an adorable helper, too! Would you be willing to link this post up to my Red, White, Blue & You Link Party? I'd love to have you! http://www.michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/05/red-white-blue-you-holiday-link-party.html
NanAppetit
What a good idea!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I love picmonkey. Picnik? What was that? 😉 These cupcakes are so cute, I love how you did the stars!
Joan@chocolateandmore
So cute, and a great way to remind everyone what the day is about. Hope you've having a safe weekend!
Winnie
These look wonderful!
Very patriotic 🙂
Kristi
These are adorable. What a wonderful patriotic treat! I would be delighted for you to share this with my readers over at Mop It Up Mondays: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/05/mop-it-up-mondays-18.html
{HUGS},
kristi
Our Pinteresting Family
Looks delicious!! They are adorable. Megan
Erin
How fun are these?!?!
Mindie Hilton
Those look great!
Tori
So fun!!! Definitely pinning this NOW! Thanks for linking up to The Cure for the Common Monday! (I am the co-host this week) Now following!
Pamela
Jenny, these cupcakes are too cute, I need something to make for my July 5th birthday boy and he would love these! Please link these up to my 1st Desserts only linky party http://www.pamelasheavenlytreats.blogspot.com/2012/05/heavenly-treats-sunday-1-linky-party.html
Tell others!
Kristina
those are cute! 🙂
Paula
Thanks for the heads-up on the collage feature. I've been waiting for that!
Your cupcakes are too cute!
Enjoy the weekend.
Walking on Sunshine...
Love them! I've been having a problem with Picmonkey. Every time I go to save a picture that I've worked on, it freezes my computer. Oh well! Hope you have a nice weekend!
Amy - while wearing heels
Adorable. I love a good cupcake. These look so festive. My only question...why isn't your assistant covered in blue icing?
Princess Kate
I love the collage feature that you have now. Your assistant is adorable. I hope you and yours have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend.