Happy July 4th! The July 4th dessert spread has gotten a little star, spangled, and boring if you ask me. I have seen so many strawberry and blueberry trifles, shortcakes, and cupcakes, I feel like skipping the summertime dessert...

Happy July 4th!

The July 4th dessert spread has gotten a little star, spangled, and boring if you ask me. I have seen so many strawberry and blueberry trifles, shortcakes, and cupcakes, I feel like skipping the summertime dessert table and going right back into the swimming pool. Okay, that isn’t very kind to say, I understand, however I think it is time to put a little bit of sparkle back onto the July 4th dessert menu.

Introducing, Pop Rocks Cupcakes! Just in time for your big Independence Day celebration, this easy breezy dessert combines a simple cupcake from a box with a surprising fizz and pop inside. Covered with homemade buttercream and topped with sparklers, there is no more festive dessert for your party on the Fourth.

While I don’t love the idea of using anything from a box, this dessert falls into the “realistic recipes” section for my readers. I know how busy it is this time of year with packing, traveling, dishing up snacks constantly, and slathering sunscreen five times a day over each of your children, so this recipe boldly cuts a corner by using a strawberry boxed cake. However, if you are looking for a homemade cake recipe, check out some of my scratch cake recipes HERE. You will also find my homemade buttercream recipe, below.

I hope you guys love how easy these cupcakes are to make, along with the flavor and fun this dessert brings to your July 4th get-together.

Happy Fourth,

Emily M.

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