We have a party to go to tomorrow and I forgot to plan what I was going to bring. This is usually what happens to me I’m not much of a planner. My go to item is usually brownies, they come in a box, are easy to make and everyone loves them. However every once in a while I do plan a head of time. My daughter and I will search for something fun to make. Something that fits the theme like these 4th of July cheesecake bars or 4th of July cupcakes.
Wave the Flag 4th of July Cupcakes
Wave the Flag 4th of July Cupcakes
Author: Colleen Shibley
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 package (18- to 19-ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1⁄3 cup applesauce
- 3 egg whites
- 3 cups fresh blueberries, divided
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 roll red-colored rolled fruit snack (from a 4.5-ounce box)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cake mix with applesauce, egg whites and 1-¼ cups water for 30 seconds on low speed, then 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Spoon batter into 24 (2½-inch) aluminum or paper lined muffin cups.
- Evenly divide 1 cup of blueberries onto tops of batter. Do not stir.
- Bake cupcakes following package directions.
- Remove to a wire rack and cool completely.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon onto cooled cupcakes.
- Spread to the edges.
- Unroll fruit snack and, with a sharp knife, cut into strips 1⁄8-inch wide by 2-inch long.
- On half of each cupcake, arrange strips, trimming each to fit. A
- Arrange remaining 2 cups blueberries on the frosting on other halves of the cupcakes, about 10 blueberries per cupcake.
With these patriotic 4th of July cupcakes you are sure to be the hit of the party!
More recipes at: http://www.blueberrycouncil.org/blueberry-recipes/
Julie Wood says
These are so cute!!! I like the recipe and am going to make it for the 4th. I have a lot of the ingredients and think that these would be delicious to serve on the 4th.
Rosie says
ohhhhhh I love this!!! I love the healthy recipe, and these cupcakes are just the cutest !!! And best of all, not that hard to do!!!! Luv!!! and want to make these!! asap!!!
Cynthia R says
Such beautifully decoratd cupcakes, I’m sure if I did it the flag stripes would be all lopsided.
latanya says
The cupcakes are so cute! They are perfect for the fourth of July.
Sarah L says
Those are lovely cupcakes! I like blueberries and they’re in season right now.
saminder gumer says
these are awesome. i love the colors and the fact they use fruit as a topping. thanks for the recipe.
ellen beck says
Those are darling! I bbet they have a great taste with the blueberries added! I always like decorated things like this and need to try and make something like it.
Rhiannon Rowland says
These are so cute! Love them!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
These look great and I am sure they taste great. I am glad that they are lower in fat , but I would cut out more of the sugar. I like the idea of the fruit roll up for stripes
Kelsey Apley says
Those look SO good, and I love the fun toppings!!! My sister-in-law did something similar to this with rice krispie treats with blueberries and licorice!
nicole dz says
Awesome patriotic recipe! Love these! I can even get the kids to help me make these fun cupcakes. And they love to lick the spoon and bowl.
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
So cute with the fruit rollups for the flag pieces. I LOVE cream cheese frosting!
Donna says
I just love cupcakes! These would definitely be a big hit at a patriotic party or event.
Anne says
What a great idea! And even better, they seem fairly simple to put together. Thanks for the recipe. I’ve pinned it for future reference.
Tammy S says
These are you cute. I like that you use a fruit roll for the stripes. Great idea.
Penelope Guzman says
These are really cute. I think this is such a great idea. I can picture a lot of different times to use this idea.
Marti Tabora says
I never would have thought of using fruit rolls on a cupcake, but it’s a really good idea. These are adorable.
Shannon says
These are so cute. Thank you for sharing this!
shaunie says
Love the cupcakes. great for the holiday. Would love to use strawberries for a “just because” occassion.
Mary Dailey says
There are lots of flag days that you could make the recipe for. So cute and can’t wait to try them!
Connie says
Loved this recipe! Can’t wait to try them with my daughter! She loves decorating her baked goods.
Shannon says
These are so cute. Thank you for sharing.
Rosie says
Wow – both super healthy AND super cute!!! these cupcakes are fireworks in themselves – I’d love to try these!!
Tiffany Dover says
These seriously look way to cute to eat! Can we just leave them up as decorations?
David Fultner says
That is job well done. Have a great celebration.
Kimberly M. says
These cupcakes are so cute. My grandsons all love blueberries so they would be a hit for sure but I love the substitutes of applesauce and reduced fat cream cheese. It makes the recipe healthier and a lot less fat.
Sarah L says
Very inventive cupcakes. Looks so 4th of Julyish.
Heather H says
These are adorable. I love the idea of using the rolled fruit snack.
Dana Rodriguez says
Cuteness overload! Thank you!
shelly peterson says
What super cute and festive cupcakes! I love that these have blueberries on them.
Hannah C says
These are so adorable! I love them. I will be saving this recipe for the next 4th of July!
David Fultner says
These are very patriotic. I would love to make them.
Donna Evans says
These are really cute. Going to make them for my grandchildren