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Firecracker cupcakes are fun and easy to make. Kids love these cupcakes made with red hots and pop rocks. A great patriotic cupcake for the Fourth of July
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Pop Rocks Firecracker Cupcakes

These cupcakes are full of spice and fun and zest! Easy to make these firecracker cupcakes!
Course Dessert
Keyword cupcakes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 312kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red hot candies, crushed
  • pop rocks

Firecracker frosting

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon cream or milk
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 2 drops hot sauce

Instructions

For cupcakes

  • Prepare a package of white cake mix (or homemade!) according to the box cake mix directions for cupcakes.
  • Add 1 cup of crushed red hot candies to the cake batter right before pouring the batter into the cupcake pans.
    Tip: spray the cupcake liners to help them come off the cake better. These are gooey!
  • Bake according to package directions.

For frosting

  • Use your hand mixer to beat the butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl at medium speed until fluffy.
  • Add the rest of the frosting ingredients to the sugar and butter. Beat together, on low speed, an additional 2 minutes.
    If desired, more cinnamon and hot sauce can be added to increase heat.

To assemble:

  • Scoop out the center of the cooled cupcakes...set the cake aside.
  • Pour Pop Rocks into the center of the cupcake and top with the cupcake you set aside (this is to avoid having the frosting touch the Pop Rocks directly - to keep them fresh)
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes.
  • Dip the frosted tops in Pop Rocks (or simply sprinkle the Pop Rocks on top)

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg