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    Home » Cupcake Recipes

    Modified: May 12, 2025 · Published: May 14, 2018 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes

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    Do you remember Bomb Pops from when you were a kid? The red, white and blue colors always made me feel patriotic. These Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes are inspired by those summer treats and are perfect for any patriotic holiday such as Memorial Day or the 4th of July.

    Be sure to also give our Red White and Blue Cookies with M&Ms a try. After you enjoy these, try some of these fun patriotic crafts with your kids: Patriotic Painting with Bubble Wrap and Patriotic Game for Kids.

    These Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes are inspired by those icy summer treats and are perfect for any patriotic holiday such as Memorial Day or the 4th of July. #BombPop #PatrioticCupcakes #4thofJuly #MemorialDay #cupcakerecipe

    Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes

    Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes

    Are you looking for easy desserts for the 4th of July? Then you will love these!

    For 18 cupcakes you will need:

    • white cake mix
    • eggs room temperature
    • unsalted sweet cream butter
    • milk
    • vanilla extract
    • Red and blue gel food coloring
    • White cupcake liners
    • Muffin pan

    Preheat oven to 350. Line muffin pan with the white cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, add the cake mix, butter, milk, and vanilla extract and stir until thoroughly combined.

    Divide the batter into 3 bowls and leave one bowl white. Add blue food coloring to another bowl to create a deep blue, and stir well. Add red food coloring to the third bowl to create a deep red and stir well to combine.

    Scoop about 1 tablespoon of each colored batter into the cupcake and continue to rotate colors until it is ¾ of the way full.

    Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes


    Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

    For the frosting you will need:

    • 1 cups unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
    • 3 cups powder sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3-5 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
    • Red and blue gel food coloring
    • 3 disposable piping bags with a star tip
    • Patriotic cake sprinkles

    Using a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed until you see stiff peaks in your frosting.
    Once the frosting is made, split it into three bowls putting a little more in the bowl that will have the red frosting. Add about 2-4 drops of each color of food coloring: red in one bowl, blue in another leaving the third one white.

    Place one piping bag into a large glass and fold the sides of the bag over. Scoop the red frosting into the piping bag. Squeeze a red layer of frosting onto all the cupcakes.

    Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes

     

    Scoop the white frosting into a piping bag. Squeeze a white layer of frosting onto all the cupcakes on top of the red frosting. Make the white layer a little smaller than the red.

    Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes

    Scoop the blue frosting into a piping bag. Squeeze a blue layer of frosting onto all the cupcakes on top of the red and white frosting. Make the blue layer a little smaller than the white layer.

    Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes

    Garnish with patriotic sprinkles.

    Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes

    FAQs For Red White and Blue Cupcakes

    How do I store 4th of July Cupcakes?

    After the cupcakes have cooled and you’ve added the frosting, I usually store them in an airtight container at room temperature. If your kitchen gets warm or you want to keep them fresh for more than a couple days, I recommend popping them in the fridge. Just take them out 30 minutes before eating so the frosting softens up again.

    What food coloring works best for bright colors?

    I’ve had the best luck with gel food coloring instead of liquid. The colors come out way more vibrant, and you don’t have to use as much. I use red and blue gel to get those cool patriotic layers.

    Can I freeze these cupcakes?

    You can freeze the cupcakes before adding the frosting. I usually wrap them in plastic wrap and then put them in a zip bag. They stay fresh for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to eat, thaw at room temp and frost as usual. I haven’t tried freezing them with the frosting, but I think they’d get a little messy.

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    Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes

    Vicky
    These Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes are inspired by those icy summer treats and are perfect for any patriotic holiday such as Memorial Day or the 4th of July.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Cupcakes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18
    Calories 350 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box of white cake mix
    • 3 eggs room temp
    • ½ Cup of softened unsalted sweet cream butter
    • 1 Cup whole milk
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • Red and blue gel food coloring

    For the frosting you will need:

    • 1 cups unsalted sweet cream butter softened
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3-5 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
    • Red and blue gel food coloring
    • Patriotic cake sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350. Line muffin pan with the white cupcake liners. 
    • In a medium bowl, add the cake mix, butter, milk, and vanilla extract and stir until thoroughly combined.
    • Divide the batter into 3 bowls and leave one bowl white. Add blue food coloring to another bowl to create a deep blue, and stir well. Add red food coloring to the third bowl to create a deep red and stir well to combine.
    • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of each colored batter into the cupcake continue to rotate colors until it is ¾ of the way full.
    • Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
    • To make frosting - Using a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed until you see stiff peaks in your frosting.
    • Split the frosting into three bowls, putting a little more in the bowl that will have the red frosting. Add about 2-4 drops of each color of food coloring: red in one bowl, blue in another and leave the third one white.
    • Place one piping bag into a large glass and fold the sides of the bag over. Scoop the red frosting into the piping bag. Squeeze a red layer of frosting onto all the cupcakes.
    • Scoop the white frosting into a piping bag. Squeeze a white layer of frosting onto all the cupcakes on top of the red frosting. Make the white layer a little smaller than the red.
    • Scoop the blue frosting into a piping bag. Squeeze a blue layer of frosting onto all the cupcakes on top of the red and white frosting. Make the blue layer a little smaller than the white layer.
    • Garnish with patriotic sprinkles.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 48mgSugar: 32gVitamin A: 570IUCalcium: 88mgIron: 0.7mg
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    Hope you enjoy these Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes and your holiday!

    Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes

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    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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