25 Festive 4th of July Cupcakes to Celebrate America's Birthday
Make your Independence Day a whole lot sweeter with these July 4th cupcake ideas!
Celebrate America's birthday with the best 4th of July cupcakes, from the most scrumptious red, white and blue treats to delicious bites adorned with sprinkles, fruits, American flags and more. Any one of these options will be the perfect addition to a festive day full of mouthwatering 4th of July appetizers, juicy burger recipes and of course a no-bake summer dessert to cool off and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Not only do these cupcakes have an ultra-gooey peanut butter filling, they're also topped with mini American flags for the ultimate festive touch.
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Lemon Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting
No food coloring here! Freeze-dried berries give the sweet frosting a naturally rosy color and strawberry flavor.
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Berry-Stuffed Cupcakes
Elevate store-bought cupcakes by stuffing them with homemade mixed berry jam. Simple as that!
Passionfruit Coconut Cupcakes
Bring a taste of the tropics to your summertime bash — coconut cream in the batter and a sweet-tart passionfruit curd will take you straight into vacation mode.
Chocolate Sundae Cupcakes
It truly doesn't get any better — or more American — than a classic chocolate sundae in cupcake form.
Patriotic Cupcakes
Red and blue sprinkles — plus mini American flags — add the perfect all-star touch to these classic vanilla cupcakes.
Blackberry Limeade Cupcakes
Use fresh summer blackberries to make an even sweeter treat that gets a kick from lots of lime.
Campfire Cupcakes
This is definitely our kind of 4th of July campfire — especially with those mini marshmallows roasting on top.
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Firecracker “Surprise Inside” Cupcakes
Bite into these star-spangled cupcakes and you get not one, but two surprises: a sweet star-shaped filling inside, plus some pop rocks that add a "firecracker" snap!
Margarita Cupcakes With Tequila Cream Cheese Frosting
For adults only, these spiked treats take inspiration from classic margaritas (which make a crowd-pleasing 4th of July cocktail!).
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American Flag Cupcake Cake
A classic 4th of July cake is great, but turning it into cupcakes make it easier to share!
Apple Pie Stuffed Cupcakes
These scrumptious cupcakes stuffed with warm, gooey apple pie filling take the saying "as American as apple pie" to a whole new level.
Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes
If there's one thing better than cupcakes, it's cheesecake in delicious, bite-sized cupcake form.
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Wafflecakes
If you're looking for the perfect way to start off your 4th (and a great excuse to eat cupcakes for breakfast), look no further than these delicious "wafflecakes" topped with strawberries, blueberries and whatever else your heart desires.
Red, White and Blue Swirl Cupcakes
It's actually easy to make this eye-catching dessert: Divide your cupcake batter into three bowls, keep one plain, dye one red, and dye the other one blue, then dollop them into cupcake liners and bake!
Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
These refreshing lemon cupcakes topped with blueberry buttercream are definitely the best way to finish off a summer barbecue.
Star-Spangled Cupcakes
Can't choose between a cupcake or ice cream cone for this year's holiday dessert? Good news: you can have both in one bite!
Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes With Strawberry Cream Frosting
Chocolate, strawberry, and cream cheese might just be the ultimate trio (after red, white and blue of course).
Firecracker Cupcakes
The red-and-blue swirl effect is surprisingly easy to achieve — plus, who knew that red licorice could make such a perfect candy firecracker fuse?
PB & J Cupcakes
Channel the classic lunchtime combo with these nostalgic PB & J sweets. Throw some blueberries on top for the full Fourth effect.
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