Best 2 Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes Recipes

For those looking for a delicious and festive way to celebrate Independence Day, patriotic ice cream cupcakes are a perfect choice. These cupcakes are not only easy to make, but they are also a fun and creative way to show your American pride. You can decorate them with festive sprinkles, patriotic flags, or even edible glitter. You can also use different colors of frosting to create a red, white, and blue theme. No matter how you choose to decorate them, patriotic ice cream cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your next Fourth of July party or summer barbecue.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PATRIOTIC ICE CREAM CUPCAKES

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These frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon ice cream, a creamy white topping and star-spangled sprinkles. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package red velvet cake mix (regular size)
1-1/2 quarts blue moon ice cream, softened if necessary
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
3 cups heavy whipping cream
Red, white and blue sprinkles

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 36 muffin cups with paper liners., Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Fill prepared cups about one-third full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 11-14 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely., Working quickly, spread ice cream onto cupcakes. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour. , Place marshmallow creme in a large bowl. Add whipping cream; beat until blended and stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread over cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles. Serve immediately or freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PATRIOTIC COOKIE & CREAM CUPCAKES

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Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes, perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or any favorite occasion. With some delicious and colorful frosting and a careful arrangement, your sweet display will be a patriotic nod to our great American flag. -Rebecca Wetherbee, Marion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
3 large egg whites, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
FROSTING:
3/4 cup butter, softened
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon clear or regular vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
Blue and red paste food coloring
Star sprinkles

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil liners., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until crumbly. Add 1 egg white at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cookie crumbs., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough milk to make a stiff frosting. Remove 1 cup frosting to a small bowl; tint with blue food coloring. Divide remaining frosting in half; tint one portion red and leave remaining portion plain., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; insert a #1M star pastry tip. Fill bag with plain frosting; pipe over 9 cupcakes. With red frosting, pipe 9 more cupcakes. Pipe remaining cupcakes blue; top with sprinkles. Arrange cupcakes on a large platter, forming a flag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

To make your cupcakes extra moist, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a good cupcake. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cupcakes light and airy.
Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
Fill the cupcake liners no more than 2/3 full. If you fill them too full, the cupcakes will rise over the top of the liners and make a mess.
Bake the cupcakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.

Conclusion:

These patriotic ice cream cupcakes are a fun and festive way to celebrate any summer holiday. They're easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways to suit your party theme. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat that's sure to please everyone, give these cupcakes a try!