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Home » Recipes » American Flag Cupcakes

American Flag Cupcakes

May 25, 2012 by Jenny 35 Comments

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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!

American flag cupcakes


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.

red and white colored frosting

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

making cupcakes

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.

Cupcake with blue colored frosting

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

Cupcake with blue colored frosting

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

kids decorating American flag cupcakes

Like I said, somewhat center.

putting American flags on red, white and blue colored cupcake

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.

American flag cupcakes

For more easy and amazing Patriotic ideas check out these 4th of July Food Crafts and this beautiful Patriotic Wreath.

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  3. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life

    May 21, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Super cute cupcakes!

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  4. Linwood Marti

    August 21, 2012 at 1:23 pm

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  5. Call me cookie

    July 04, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Very fun! Love the white cake swirled inside!

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  6. Mel

    July 04, 2012 at 3:13 am

    These look so yummy!

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  7. A Lived in Home

    July 03, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    Super cute and delicious looking! Cut ehelper too!

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  8. Megan {Honey We're Home}

    July 02, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    Ah- I love your assistant!!

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  9. Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box

    July 02, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    So cute! visiting from Honey We're Home! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Michelle Paige

    June 29, 2012 at 5:24 am

    I'm sharing your cupcakes tomorrow on my blog! Hope you'll stop by and see! http://www.michellepaige.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap

    June 17, 2012 at 1:27 am

    I should make these cupcakes for my US citizenship party 😉

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  12. Karyn - Pint Sized Baker

    June 16, 2012 at 2:00 am

    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!

    Reply
  13. Trish - Mom On Timeout

    June 06, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    These are such fun cupcakes! Love these for 4th of July 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

    Reply
  14. Claiming Our Space

    June 04, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Love these. Plus your helper is too cute! Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday!

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  15. Christina at I Gotta Create!

    June 02, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    What a SMART idea! Love it!
    Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

    Reply
  16. Kelly

    June 01, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    These are REALLY cute!!!!!!!! Def want to try these!

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  17. Ashley Culp

    June 01, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    These are so cute! I am a new follower. http://www.discoverytoysmom.com

    Reply
  18. Sue Alexander

    May 31, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    so cute, and what a great helper;p

    Reply
  19. Shasta @ intheoldroad

    May 30, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    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
    http://intheoldroad.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-recipes-and-all-stars-linky.html

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  20. Michelle Paige

    May 29, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    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

    Reply
  21. NanAppetit

    May 29, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    What a good idea!

    Reply
  22. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust

    May 29, 2012 at 2:45 am

    I love picmonkey. Picnik? What was that? 😉 These cupcakes are so cute, I love how you did the stars!

    Reply
  23. [email protected]

    May 28, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    So cute, and a great way to remind everyone what the day is about. Hope you've having a safe weekend!

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  24. Winnie

    May 28, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    These look wonderful!
    Very patriotic 🙂

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  25. Kristi

    May 28, 2012 at 2:17 am

    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

    Reply
  26. Our Pinteresting Family

    May 28, 2012 at 1:23 am

    Looks delicious!! They are adorable. Megan

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  27. Erin

    May 28, 2012 at 1:05 am

    How fun are these?!?!

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  28. Mindie Hilton

    May 28, 2012 at 12:32 am

    Those look great!

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  29. Tori

    May 27, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    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!

    Reply
  30. Pamela

    May 26, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    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!

    Reply
  31. Kristina

    May 26, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    those are cute! 🙂

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  32. Paula

    May 26, 2012 at 10:54 am

    Thanks for the heads-up on the collage feature. I've been waiting for that!

    Your cupcakes are too cute!

    Enjoy the weekend.

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  33. Walking on Sunshine...

    May 26, 2012 at 2:17 am

    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!

    Reply
  34. Amy - while wearing heels

    May 26, 2012 at 1:43 am

    Adorable. I love a good cupcake. These look so festive. My only question...why isn't your assistant covered in blue icing?

    Reply
  35. Princess Kate

    May 26, 2012 at 1:01 am

    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.

    Reply

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