Page 269 - Cupcakes

STARS AND STRIPES CUPCAKES

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Aplatter filled with these cupcakes looks impressive, but scan the ingredients list

and you’ll see that this recipe is oh, so simple. Yellow cupcakes, cream cheese
frosting, blueberries, and strawberries—that’s it. You’ll also need a platter or
serving board at least 20 by 24 inches to accommodate the 42 cupcakes that
make up this flag. It’s a delicious, festive dessert, intended for large gatherings
on the Fourth of July or Memorial Day, or for school programs and dedications
where plenty of people are on hand to share.

MAKES 42 CUPCAKES (2½ INCHES EACH)

PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES

BAKING TIME: 16 TO 20 MINUTES PER BATCH

ASSEMBLY TIME: 30 MINUTES

48 white paper cupcake liners (2½-inch size)
2 packages (18.25 ounces each) plain yellow cake mix
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) vanilla instant pudding mix

2 cups milk