Pint Sized Baker: Red, White, and Blue Fun-da-Middles

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Red, White, and Blue Fun-da-Middles


The 4th of July is quickly approaching and the heat is ON!

The kids have been out of school and I've been driving around now more than ever with camp and playdates and stuff, stuff, stuff! 

So for some festive holiday fun, I made some cupcakes. Fun-da-Middle Cupcakes!

And gave them a patriotic twist. 


I made the basic Fun-da-Middles, only colored the centers blue.
I've also figured out I can save myself from washing a bowl by placing the cream filling into a baggie and adding the coloring to the baggie. From there, I just snipped the edge of the baggie and added it to the cupcake center. 
Then baked them as directed and let them cool.


I also got a star mold at the craft store and made some red and blue stars. 


Then I made some buttercream frosting and tinted 1/3 blue and 1/3 red.  I was hoping the red would be more red, but I did not add enough coloring and I did not let it rest and develop long enough. Oh well...

I used a large star tip to pipe three layers of the frosting, which, I admit, is A LOT of frosting, but it's all for the wonderful effect! The oohs and aahs are sure to follow when you present your kids with these sugar filled treats!

Have a Safe and Wonderful 4th of July Holiday! 


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39 comments :

  1. What a fun difference the colorful frosting makes, it really takes this from a "regular" cupcake to LOTS OF FUN!! Looks great. : )

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    1. The kids really enjoyed them. Of course, they were completely flying on their sugar high. So much fun to turn over 6 year old kids to their parents after giving them cupcakes.

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  2. These are so pretty! Perfect for summer. :)

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    1. Great minds think alike. Loved your Red Velvet Cheesecake dessert!

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  3. What a patriotic, cute idea!

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  4. Those are so awesome!!! I love all the colors and the candy stars...I could eat all 3 of them right now:-)

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    1. Thank you! However, I think I'd like one of your Mocha Cookie Crumble Cupcakes. Let's trade!

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  5. How fun are these?!?! LOVE them!

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  7. These are just too cute !!! Very patriotic:)

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  8. Gonna have to try these! thanks for linking up with Kids in the Kitchen again! I'd love it if you'd add us to your Link up list! we'd be honored- www.AdventurezinChildREaring.com
    Thanks!

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    1. Hi Kelli, I've added your link to my party page. Thanks for having me. I'll be back on Monday :)

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  9. What a great idea!! My kids would totally love these for the 4th. They are pinned and visiting from Something Swanky (and a new follower :).

    The Farm Girl
    thefarmgirlrecipes.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks for popping over! Always appreciated. Have a great weekend.

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  10. That is a lot of fun ideas in one cupcake! I love how the filling matches the frosting and the star on top is so fun!

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    1. Thank you for pinning! So fun and easy to dress up box cupcakes!

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  12. These are SO pretty!! thanks for linking them up at TGIF! I'm pinning them for next year's 4th (this year I am totally trying your watermellon cake popts!!) If you have a moment I'd love your vote in Circle of Moms Top 25 Homeschooling blogs (http://www.circleofmoms.com/top25/Top-25-Homeschooling-Moms-2012) - Thanks!!
    Beth
    www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com

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  13. Holy adorable!! These look delicious!! Thanks for linking up to Fantabulous Friday this week!!

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  14. How fun! You went all out with little stars and everything! I'm pinning this so I can attempt to make some for the 4th. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Those are awesome cupcakes. They look too pretty to eat. Megan

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  18. What fun cupcakes!!

    Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/patriotic-crafts/

    Have a great rest of the weekend!

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  19. Hi there! We would love to feature these over on Weekend Potluck! Is it possible for you to link back to Weekend Potluck from this main page rather than a separate page list? You can also grab a button and put it on your page if that would be easier. :) These look absolutely gorgeous. What a great idea!!

    http://www.thecountrycook.net/2012/06/weekend-potluck-23.html

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  20. Hi! I wanted to let you know that you were featured on my Best 4th of July ideas post at:http://printabelle.com/?p=5299
    If you would like a featured button, I have them here: http://printabelle.com/?page_id=724 Thanks!

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  21. Yum! These are perfect for 4th of July. I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday :)

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  22. My 10 year old has really gotten into decorating. This looks like a wonderful project for her for the 4th. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.

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  23. Featuring on Thursday at Bacon Time!

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  24. Gorgeous! Linked to you from Cupcake Tuesday!

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  25. These look so cute and perfect for the upcoming 4th of July celebrations!

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  26. so cool, haven't tried the fun da middles yet...didn't know you fill it before baking! they look great!

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  27. These are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at The Sunday Showcase. :)

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  28. Featuring YOU today!

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/06/take-look-at-you-red-white-blue-edition.html

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  29. These are sooo cute! They look yummy too!
    I'm loving your blog! I'm a new follower! :-)

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  30. Thank you again for sharing over at Weekend Potluck. This is a featured recipe today! Hope you have a wonderful 4th of July! Brandie
    http://www.thecountrycook.net/2012/06/patriotic-potluck-4th-of-july-edition.html#

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  31. Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! :-)

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  32. these are so cute! Thanks for sharing on the Sunday Showcase - I will be featuring them this week :)

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  33. thanks for sharing.

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