Gently stir in the red, white, and blue sprinkles to give the dip its patriotic vibe. Save about 1 tablespoon of sprinkles to sprinkle over the top of the dip later. STEP 7: Make the cream cheese frosting. Make the cream cheese frosting. Beat the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the confectioner's sugar 1 cup at a time and beat until smooth. Put the frosting into another piping bag with your choice of piping tip and cover the cupcakes with the icing. A patriotic poke cake is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family. It also works wonderfully for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or any other type of patriotic remembrance or celebration. I highly recommend refrigerating leftover cupcakes, as the whipped topping will start to settle at room temperature.

My not-so-secret secret to this cake being moist while also having a delicate crumb is these two things; cake flour and buttermilk. The cake flour (in my opinion) is crucial to the texture and I personally wouldn’t substitute all-purpose in it’s place. I mean, you can but there’s a reason why cake flour exists.. for cakes!🥰 Spread the cake batter out evenly before slipping the whole thing into your preheated 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes (20 to 25 minutes for for two 9-inch pans or 17 to 20 minutes cupcakes) or until a tester comes out with only a few crumbs attached. In my oven it’s about 33 minutes. Before you get started, go ahead and pre-heat your oven to 350° F, or whatever temperature it says on your cake mix box. STEP 3: Once you have the red and blue batter mixed thoroughly, pour it into piping bags. Make sure to secure the end of the bags with rubber bands. If you don't, you risk the batter coming out the top and making a giant mess. Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle on some melted chocolate or caramel to the top of the dip for even more fanciness and sweetness.Strawberry Jello Cupcakes - Use this method to create individually colored cupcakes using red and blue flavors of Jello. We love a reason to get festive around here, and there’s nothing more festive than the Fourth of July!

Poke cake opens up a whole new world of possibilities for other holidays too. It's a way to add some festive fun to your holiday dessert table, no matter what you're celebrating. In a large liquid measuring cup add 1 and 1/4 cups buttermilk, 4 egg whites and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. What Type Of Buttermilk To Use in Baking? It’s so easy to make these charming fruit skewers in red white and blue! These are such a crowd pleaser and it’s so easy to make them and serve them for all your summertime holidays. Strawberry CrumbleSTEP 2: Divide the batter into 2 bowls and add red or blue food coloring to each bowl. Start with 4-5 drops of dye, mix, and add as needed for the color you like. Extract Flavors: Experiment with different extract flavors like birthday cake, lemon, or coconut to add a unique flavor to the dip. Nope, this isn’t a cheese ball that you serve as an appetizer—it’s a dessert! Make it with red, white and blue sprinkles for a festive and delicious treat. To make this patriotic dessert extra special, top it off with M&Ms arranged into the American flag. The Best Blueberry Bread This icy lemon dessert is an easy way to cool off on hot summer days. And with some fresh fruit on top, it’s absolutely perfect for a red white and blue dessert table theme. Skinny Strawberry Tart Serve this easy dip with red, white, and blue fruit and you’re set for a 4th of July party! You can do the same with my cream cheese fruit dip. No-Bake Lemon Pie

This show-stopping fruit pizza is sure to turn heads and be the star of any summer holiday gathering. The creamy base makes a delicious contrast to the fresh fruit, which, of course, is all red, white, and blue. Kids love this one! Easy Strawberry Shortcake

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Valentine's Day – Make it with red Jello and cover with pink whipped cream and Valentine sprinkles.