Happy summer, everyone! Last week my daughter asked if we were baking anything for July\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Happy July 4th!<\/p>\n
The July 4th dessert spread has gotten a little star, spangled, and boring if you ask me. I have seen so many strawberry and blueberry trifles, shortcakes, and cupcakes, I feel like skipping the summertime dessert table and going right back into the swimming pool. Okay, that isn\u2019t very kind to say, I understand, however I think it is time to put a little bit of sparkle back onto the July 4th dessert menu.<\/p>\n
Introducing, Pop Rocks Cupcakes! Just in time for your big Independence Day celebration, this easy breezy dessert combines a simple cupcake from a box with a surprising fizz and pop inside. Covered with homemade buttercream and topped with sparklers, there is no more festive dessert for your party on the Fourth.<\/p>\n
While I don\u2019t love the idea of using anything from a box, this dessert falls into the \u201crealistic recipes\u201d section for my readers. I know how busy it is this time of year with packing, traveling, dishing up snacks constantly, and slathering sunscreen five times a day over each of your children, so this recipe boldly cuts a corner by using a strawberry boxed cake. However, if you are looking for a homemade cake recipe, check out some of my scratch cake recipes HERE<\/a>. You will also find my homemade buttercream recipe, below.<\/p>\n I hope you guys love how easy these cupcakes are to make, along with the flavor and fun this dessert brings to your July 4th get-together.<\/p>\n Happy Fourth,<\/p>\n Emily M. <\/p>\n Buttercream Frosting<\/p>\n Quick and easy buttercream frosting.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Ingredients<\/p>\n Instructions<\/p>\n In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk, combine the butter and sugar on medium speed until combined.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Add the vanilla, milk, and food coloring and whisk on medium speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Increase the speed and whip until fluffy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Fill a piping bag with tip included and decorate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Buttercream](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.piecrustandpixiedust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pop-Rocks-Cupcakes-1.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
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