Uncle Sam 4th July Cupcakes A Tasty Treat Story

Uncle Sam 4th July Cupcakes A Tasty Treat

Today on the blog we have a guest post from Jacquelyn. Jacquelyn has created the most amazing Uncle Sam Cupcakes to celebrate the 4th July. Learn more

INGREDIENTS FOR UNCLE SAM CUPCAKES

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HOW TO MAKE UNCLE SAM CUPCAKES

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STEP 1 After gathering all of your ingredients, you will first make the cake mix according to box directions.

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STEP 2 Fill your cupcake wrappers a little over halfway full. Bake your cupcakes according to box directions.

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STEP 5 You might also want to add some blueberries to keep with the red an blue theme but that’s optional.

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STEP 6 Pipe icing onto your cupcake. Add the eyeballs and paper hat included in the Uncle Sam cupcake kit. Enjoy!

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