Description
Celebrate Canada Day with festive Red and White Canada Day Cupcakes that are moist, fluffy, and beautifully decorated. This easy-to-follow recipe combines classic flavors like red velvet with creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for patriotic parties or casual gatherings. Customizable and suitable for all skill levels, these cupcakes bring vibrant color and delicious charm to your celebration.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Cupcake Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners for easy removal and cleanup later.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and a smooth batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and vibrant.
- Blend the Batter: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed, preventing lumps and avoiding overmixing which can toughen the cupcakes.
- Add Vinegar: Stir in the vinegar last to help activate the baking soda, giving your cupcakes their signature rise and softness.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Buttercream Frosting: While the cupcakes cool completely, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until you reach a smooth, fluffy consistency.
- Decorate: Frost each cooled cupcake generously with buttercream. Add red and white sprinkles or themed toppers to maximize the Canada Day spirit.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and fluffier cupcakes.
- Always sift dry ingredients to prevent clumps and achieve a finer crumb.
- Measure flour properly by spooning into measuring cups and leveling off to avoid dry cupcakes.
- Add red food coloring gradually to get the perfect shade of red without excessive staining.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Canada Day, Red and White Cupcakes, Red Velvet Cupcakes, Buttercream Frosting, Patriotic Dessert, Canadian Dessert