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Colorful Bomb Pop Cupcakes with Creamy Tie-Dye Frosting

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These cupcakes recreate the nostalgic bomb pop popsicles with a moist vanilla base and vibrant, creamy tie-dye frosting. Perfect for summer celebrations and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk, room temperature (120 ml)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (230 g) for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (480 g)
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • Gel food coloring in red, white (no color), and blue

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with ½ cup whole milk in two parts, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition.
  6. Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat 1 cup softened butter until creamy. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, alternating with 2-3 tbsp heavy cream, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  10. Divide frosting into three bowls: leave one white, color one red and one blue with gel food coloring.
  11. Spoon dollops of each color side-by-side into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip or use an offset spatula to swirl the colors on top of the cupcakes carefully, keeping colors distinct but blended.
  12. Serve and enjoy! Best enjoyed the same day but can be frozen for later.

Notes

If frosting softens while working, chill in fridge for 10 minutes to firm up. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overfilling cupcake liners to prevent spilling. Chilling batter for 15 minutes before baking helps create flatter cupcake tops. Gel food coloring works best for vibrant frosting colors. For vegan or gluten-free adaptations, see variations section.

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Keywords: bomb pop cupcakes, tie-dye frosting, colorful cupcakes, summer dessert, vanilla cupcakes, homemade frosting, patriotic dessert

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