Fourth of July Cupcakes

Palm Tree Cupcakes

Ready for the cutest cupcakes of the summer? These Palm Tree Cupcakes are easy to make and will steal all the attention at your next party! I’m serious, these are a showstopper and I even took them one step further and added a cute “towel” and teddy to the island scene!

You can leave the island palm tree and just serve them like that, or you can add a Fruit by the Foot “towel” and a Teddy Graham tanning on the island! Just use a pair of scissors to cut your “towels’ and then use some frosting to secure the towel and the teddy the the cupcake island!

Source: Your Cup of Cake

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Carnival Cupcakes

What better fun to celebrate a new year than with a ton of fun? What if you could take the fun of a carnival and shove it all into one little cup of goodness? Turns out, you can. These carnival cupcakes, based on a chocolate cupcake, are loaded with chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache, marshmallows and caramel popcorn. Everything you could possibly want in one fun, chocolate-loaded cupcake! Before you devour them though, take a moment to enjoy their whimsy. They’re tons of fun to look at and even more fun to eat.

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Coca-Cola Cupcakes

Coca-Cola holds the hearts of many, especially during the holiday season. Who can resist those adorable polar bears? These cupcakes embrace that love of bubbly – Coke, that is – even including a generous helping in the batter, which lends a special sort of aeration and adds to their fluffiness. You can stop and admire them there, or take it a step further and top them with cherry frosting for a sweet dose of Cherry Coke. In either case, a drizzle of chocolate and a maraschino cherry bump these yummy cakes from regular treat to sundae delight!

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Pumpkin S’mores Cupcakes

What’s better than a scrumptious pumpkin cupcake during the chilly autumn season? An autumn pumpkin cupcake married to a yummy campfire s’more. S’mores pumpkin cupcakes may just be the new perfect fall treat for adults and children alike, and the coolest part is these little guys come in a JAR! Nevermind the wrapper, just scoop these babies out of a mason jar with a spoon and eat. This way, you’ll get a bit of everything without the mess.

Source: Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

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S’Mores Cupcakes

Whip up a big batch of these just before school starts again to help the kids feel a little less remorseful about summer’s end. These cupcakes have all of the favorites in them like chocolate, Oreos and marshmallows. The marshmallow frosting is just an added extra for a wonderful experience, and if you’re feeling extra generous with the sweets, why not top the icing with a milk chocolate square?

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Red Velvet Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Red velvet cake really is a treasure to many, but so is strawberry shortcake, and when you can combine the two into one amazing cupcake then you really are going to have a food experience that you won’t soon forget. Not only is the taste of this red velvet strawberry cupcake spectacular so is its looks. For an extra dramatic effect and a touch of sweetness you can drizzle a bit of grenadine over the top.

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Cornmeal Peach Upside Down Cupcakes

There aren’t too many people who don’t like cornbread, and there are a whole lot of people who love peaches. So when you combine these ingredients, you’re sure to please a whole bunch of people. About the only thing you are going to have to decide on is whether to top them with a dollop of whip cream or serve them plain with ice cream. Then again, hey! There is nothing saying that you can’t do both.

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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Let’s face it, strawberries are good at any time of year, and for any occasion or just to top up a lovely meal. When you add them to a cupcake with a few additional ingredients, you’ll find yourself with a winning strawberry shortcake cupcake on your hands. This easy recipe will make you the best baker around and bring guests and family back for more. This is another of those cupcake recipes that may make you want to consider making a double batch.

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Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Personally, I think cotton candy is amazing. The thing is…while it isn’t impossible to make at home…it’s such a pain. And for some reason, it’s just never as tasty as the fair stuff. Rather than be depressed at this fact, rejoice that someone invented this lovely cupcake to fix all of our cotton candy problems! Grab the right flavorings, some really beautiful cupcake colors and boom…magically cotton candy cupcakes. Enjoy!

Source: Cooking Classy

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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

There is nothing better than the delectable combination of sweet, succulent strawberries and bitter, tart lemons…the best part is that they’re in season at the same time and often find their way into a lovely pairing in drinks. If fruity drinks aren’t your thing, though, it’s totally understandable if you want to go ahead and make these cupcakes instead. They’re the perfect combination of sweet and sour that just SCREAM summer by the pool, with your sunglasses on, and a delicious cupcake in your hand.

Source: Your Cup of Cake

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