Red White and Blue Cupcakes

Mix together the cake batter according to package directions. Evenly divide the batter into 3 bowls (it’s about 1 1/2 cups each bowl)

Add red food coloring to 1 bowl and mix

Add blue food coloring to 1 bowl and mix

Line muffin tins with cupcake liners. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon add each color batter to the cupcake liner. Fill a little more than halfway

Bake according to package directions, about 18 minutes.

Meanwhile prepare the frosting.

In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, mix the butter a couple of minutes until soft and fluffy. Add in the vanilla and the sifted powdered sugar and beat together for a couple of minutes on medium to medium high speed. add in the heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time and continue mixing until smooth and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick add 1 more tablespoon of heavy cream.

Add the frosting to a piping bag.

Let the cupcakes cool and pipe on the icing. Decorate with maraschino cherries and red, white and blue sprinkles.