The Fourth of July fun gets even sweeter when patriotic cupcakes turn up at the party.
29 Festive Fourth of July Cupcakes
Updated on Jul. 09, 2024
Rainbow Cupcakes
I’ve been making these colorful cupcakes with my mom since I was in high school. The cheery sweets are as fun to make as they are to eat. —Tammy Quinn, Lynden, Ontario
Make the holiday even sweeter with these Fourth of July cookies!
1/29
2/29
Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These frosty Fourth of July cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon ice cream, a creamy white topping and star-spangled sprinkles. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Be sure to try our top patriotic desserts this Fourth of July!
3/29
Watermelon Cupcakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Independence Day and watermelon season coincide, so these are terrific Fourth of July cupcakes! My granddaughter and I came up with the idea! —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington
Need treats to feed a crowd? Bake up these summery Fourth of July dessert bars to satisfy hungry guests.
4/29
Patriotic Cupcakes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These Fourth of July cupcakes are sure to be the star of your holiday menu. I divided the batter from regular cupcakes into portions and used food coloring to make red, white and blue treats. Our kids loved helping prepare them. —Jodi Rugg, Aurora, Illinois
5/29
Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes. That’s why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves. The concentrated flavor is just right for light and tender cupcakes. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
6/29
S’mores Cupcakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Marshmallow frosting puts these cupcakes over the top. Chocolate bar pieces and graham cracker crumbs make them extra indulgent and even more like the real thing—but better! —Erin Rachwal, Hartland, Wisconsin
7/29
Berry-Topped White Cupcakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
22 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Guests just love these yummy white cupcakes that are topped with a cream cheese frosting. The strawberry-blueberry garnish makes them the perfect treat for a patriotic-themed party on Memorial Day or Fourth of July. —Judy Kenninger, Brownsburg, Indiana
8/29
Lemon Cream Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Instead of a layer cake, serve guests these delicate cupcakes tinged with a tangy lemon flavor. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta
9/29
Oreo Cupcakes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to thoroughly crush the cookies. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/29
Arnold Palmer Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These fun cupcakes take a favorite Arnold Palmer recipe and turn it into dessert. Add a slice of lemon on top for a puckery finish. —Jessee Arriaga, Reno, Nevada
11/29
Key Lime Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
I made these light, tangy cupcakes on a chilly day to remind me of our vacation in southern Florida, where Key lime pies are star attractions. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
12/29
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this recipe based on our family's love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine's Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
13/29
Boston Cream Cupcakes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Boston cream cupcakes have been my favorite bakery treat since I was a child, so I put together this easy-to-make version. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
14/29
Tres Leches Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This cupcake version of tres leches cake actually uses four types of milk, including the cream, but "quatro leches cake" just doesn’t have the same delicious ring to it. If you love dairy, you won’t be disappointed with this special take on the classic. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
15/29
Root Beer Cupcakes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Root beer barrel candies and a spice cake-like batter give these cupcakes an old-fashioned flavor. Kids will especially love them! —Dot Kraemer, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
16/29
Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes, perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or any favorite occasion. With some delicious and colorful frosting and a careful arrangement, your sweet display will be a patriotic nod to our great American flag. —Rebecca Wetherbee, Marion, Ohio
17/29
Aloha Cupcakes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that this beauty took them to the tropics. The macadamia nuts are completely optional (the friend happens to be allergic), and the cupcakes are still fantastic without them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta
18/29
Coconut Dream Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter, Elizabeth, came up with this incredible recipe. The cream cheese in the middle is a fun surprise when someone takes their first bite. —Julie Flournoy, Laurelville, OH
19/29
Hummingbird Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Turn the traditional hummingbird cake—flavored with pineapple, bananas and walnuts—into a bite-sized treat with these moist cupcakes. —Jessie Oleson, Santa Fe, New Mexico
20/29
Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
32 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
I bake over 200 of these cupcakes for our church suppers, and we always run out. If you can't find Key lime juice, use lime juice. Just add a tad more sugar. —Julie Herrera-Lemler, Rochester, Minnesota
21/29
Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania
22/29
Zucchini Cupcakes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy caramel frosting. They're such a scrumptious dessert, you actually forget you're eating your vegetables, too! —Virginia Lapierre, Greensboro Bend, Vermont
23/29
Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Three types of milk wonderfully moisten these cupcakes. Toasted coconut on top adds an elegant touch. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
24/29
Carrot Blueberry Cupcakes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Carrots, blueberries, pineapple and zucchini make an interesting and delicious combination in these unique little treats.—Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
25/29
Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Good any time of the year, a chocolate cupcake recipe make a great get-up-and-go treat on busy summer days. These buttermilk chocolate cupcakes have been a frosted favorite with family and friends for at least 35 years. They're really popular at bake sales. —Ellen Moore, Springfield, New Hampshire
27/29
Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I have baked cupcakes for years. These easy to make treats make an attractive dessert for special occasions. —Barbara Hahn, Park Hills, Missouri
28/29
Orange Dream Mini Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The bright taste of these cute cupcakes reminds me and my friends of orange-and-vanilla frozen treats. —Jen Shepherd, St. Peters, Missouri
29/29
Yellow Cupcakes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Nothing is better than homemade cupcakes. This yellow cupcake recipe makes delicious and fluffy treats. To top them, choose whatever frosting you want. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
