Red White and Blue Cupcakes for Patriotic Celebrations - Kitchen Scroll

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk (whole milk works best)
• Red gel food coloring (gel works better than liquid)
• Blue gel food coloring (gel works better than liquid)
• 1 1/2 cups buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
• Patriotic sprinkles (red, white, and blue mix)
• Small American flags (optional)