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These Flavorful 4th of July Cupcakes Are Better Than Fireworks

  • <p>Is it even a celebration without cupcakes? The party-friendly food is way easier to serve than cake, and can be made in so many different flavors. We've rounded up our favorite patriotic and summer-themed cupcakes, plus a few classics. </p><p>Looking for more holiday <a href="http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g2802/easy-red-white-blue-desserts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dessert ideas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">dessert ideas</a>? Try our <a href="https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/g496/desserts-stars-stripes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:best patriotic cakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">best patriotic cakes</a> and <a href="https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/g1434/healthy-july-fourth-desserts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:healthier 4th of July desserts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">healthier 4th of July desserts</a>!</p>
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    These Flavorful 4th of July Cupcakes Are Better Than Fireworks

    Is it even a celebration without cupcakes? The party-friendly food is way easier to serve than cake, and can be made in so many different flavors. We've rounded up our favorite patriotic and summer-themed cupcakes, plus a few classics.

    Looking for more holiday dessert ideas? Try our best patriotic cakes and healthier 4th of July desserts!

    Chelsea Lupkin
  • <p>This cupcake immediately takes you on a tropical vacation.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19487384/bahama-mama-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>. </p>
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    Bahama Mama Cupcakes

    This cupcake immediately takes you on a tropical vacation.

    Get the recipe from Delish.

    Parker Feierbach
  • <p>Our kind of Fourth of July camping. </p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54027/campfire-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
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    Campfire Cupcakes

    Our kind of Fourth of July camping.

    Get the recipe from Delish.

    Chelsea Lupkin
  • <p>These are perfectly tart and sweet.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54270/pink-lemonade-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
    4/19

    Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

    These are perfectly tart and sweet.

    Get the recipe from Delish.

    Chelsea Lupkin
  • <p>You can't beat a classic.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a58184/perfect-vanilla-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>. </p>
    5/19

    Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes

    You can't beat a classic.

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    Ethan Calabrese
  • <p>Because sticky hands and fireworks just don't mix.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a48970/smores-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
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    S'mores Cupcakes

    Because sticky hands and fireworks just don't mix.

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    Parker Feierbach
  • <p>Get ready for a sugar rush.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a53580/ice-cream-sundae-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
    7/19

    Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes

    Get ready for a sugar rush.

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    John Komar
  • <p>We love hacking this Disney favorite.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19853900/dole-whip-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.<br></p>
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    Dole Whip Cupcakes

    We love hacking this Disney favorite.

    Get the recipe from Delish.

    Parker Feierbach
  • <p>The second-best color trifecta of the day 😏</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a51570/neapolitan-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
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    Neapolitan Cupcakes

    The second-best color trifecta of the day 😏

    Get the recipe from Delish.

    Parker Feierbach
  • <p>Espresso powder and sweet marshmallow buttercream are our secret ingredients to the best chocolate cupcakes you'll ever have.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43400/best-ever-chocolate-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
    10/19

    Best-Ever Chocolate Cupcakes

    Espresso powder and sweet marshmallow buttercream are our secret ingredients to the best chocolate cupcakes you'll ever have.

    Get the recipe from Delish.

    Stacy Adimando
  • <p>Come for the carrot cake. Stay for the cream cheese frosting.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43390/carrot-cake-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
    11/19

    Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    Come for the carrot cake. Stay for the cream cheese frosting.

    Get the recipe from Delish.

    Parker Feierbach
  • <p>Swirled cream cheese and blueberry jam icing is stunning.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a19965/blueberry-cupcakes-recipe-mslo1012/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
    12/19

    Blueberry Cupcakes

    Swirled cream cheese and blueberry jam icing is stunning.

    Get the recipe from Delish.

    Jonathan Lovekin
  • <p>Buttery cinnamon-sugar cupcakes spice up the dessert table. </p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a27260230/churro-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
    13/19

    Churro Cupcakes

    Buttery cinnamon-sugar cupcakes spice up the dessert table.

    Get the recipe from Delish.

    Charlie Gillette
  • <p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43392/red-velvet-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
    14/19

    Red Velvet Cupcakes

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    Stacy Adimando
  • <p>Lovely on the outside, life-changing on the inside.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19712943/strawberry-cheesecake-stuffed-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
    15/19

    Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes

    Lovely on the outside, life-changing on the inside.

    Get the recipe from Delish.

    Chelsea Lupkin
  • <p>Whipping cream + cream cheese = creamiest.frosting.ever.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2014/06/lemon-whipped-cream-4th-july-cupcakes.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+YourCupOfCake+(Your+Cup+of+Cake)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Your Cup of Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Your Cup of Cake</a>.<br></p>
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    Lemon Whipped Cream 4th of July Cupcakes

    Whipping cream + cream cheese = creamiest.frosting.ever.

    Get the recipe from Your Cup of Cake.

    Courtesy of Your Cup of Cake
  • <p>Frosting beats a popsicle every single time.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/bomb-pop-cupcakes/?utm_content=buffer3c0e7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Confessions of A Cookbook Queen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Confessions of A Cookbook Queen</a>.</p>
    17/19

    Bomb Pop Cupcakes

    Frosting beats a popsicle every single time.

    Get the recipe from Confessions of A Cookbook Queen.

    Courtesy of Confessions of A Cookbook Queen
  • <p>Your Fourth of July cookout needs these mini desserts.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.twosisterscrafting.com/red-white-and-blue-mini-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Two Sisters Crafting;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Two Sisters Crafting</a>. </p>
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    Red, White, and Blue Mini Cupcakes

    Your Fourth of July cookout needs these mini desserts.

    Get the recipe from Two Sisters Crafting.

    Courtesy of Two Sisters Crafting
  • <p><span>We're never going to argue with extra frosting.</span></p><p><span>Get the recipe from</span> <a href="http://pinkcakeplate.com/fourth-of-july-hi-hat-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pink Cake Plate;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pink Cake Plate</a>.<br></p>
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    4th of July Funfetti Hi-Hat Cupcakes

    We're never going to argue with extra frosting.

    Get the recipe from Pink Cake Plate.

    Courtesy of Pink Cake Plate
<p>Is it even a celebration without cupcakes? The party-friendly food is way easier to serve than cake, and can be made in so many different flavors. We've rounded up our favorite patriotic and summer-themed cupcakes, plus a few classics. </p><p>Looking for more holiday <a href="http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g2802/easy-red-white-blue-desserts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dessert ideas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">dessert ideas</a>? Try our <a href="https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/g496/desserts-stars-stripes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:best patriotic cakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">best patriotic cakes</a> and <a href="https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/g1434/healthy-july-fourth-desserts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:healthier 4th of July desserts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">healthier 4th of July desserts</a>!</p>
<p>This cupcake immediately takes you on a tropical vacation.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19487384/bahama-mama-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>. </p>
<p>Our kind of Fourth of July camping. </p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54027/campfire-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>These are perfectly tart and sweet.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54270/pink-lemonade-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>You can't beat a classic.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a58184/perfect-vanilla-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>. </p>
<p>Because sticky hands and fireworks just don't mix.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a48970/smores-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>Get ready for a sugar rush.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a53580/ice-cream-sundae-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>We love hacking this Disney favorite.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19853900/dole-whip-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.<br></p>
<p>The second-best color trifecta of the day 😏</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a51570/neapolitan-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>Espresso powder and sweet marshmallow buttercream are our secret ingredients to the best chocolate cupcakes you'll ever have.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43400/best-ever-chocolate-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>Come for the carrot cake. Stay for the cream cheese frosting.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43390/carrot-cake-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>Swirled cream cheese and blueberry jam icing is stunning.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a19965/blueberry-cupcakes-recipe-mslo1012/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>Buttery cinnamon-sugar cupcakes spice up the dessert table. </p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a27260230/churro-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43392/red-velvet-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>Lovely on the outside, life-changing on the inside.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19712943/strawberry-cheesecake-stuffed-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Delish</a>.</p>
<p>Whipping cream + cream cheese = creamiest.frosting.ever.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2014/06/lemon-whipped-cream-4th-july-cupcakes.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+YourCupOfCake+(Your+Cup+of+Cake)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Your Cup of Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Your Cup of Cake</a>.<br></p>
<p>Frosting beats a popsicle every single time.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/bomb-pop-cupcakes/?utm_content=buffer3c0e7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Confessions of A Cookbook Queen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Confessions of A Cookbook Queen</a>.</p>
<p>Your Fourth of July cookout needs these mini desserts.</p><p>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.twosisterscrafting.com/red-white-and-blue-mini-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Two Sisters Crafting;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Two Sisters Crafting</a>. </p>
<p><span>We're never going to argue with extra frosting.</span></p><p><span>Get the recipe from</span> <a href="http://pinkcakeplate.com/fourth-of-july-hi-hat-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pink Cake Plate;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pink Cake Plate</a>.<br></p>
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