Festive and colorful cupcakes perfect for celebrating the 4th of July, featuring red, white, and blue decorations and a delicious vanilla base.

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
Divide batter evenly into three bowls. Tint one bowl with red food coloring, one with blue, and leave one plain.
Spoon small amounts of each color into cupcake liners, layering to create a swirled patriotic effect.
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk and vanilla extract until desired consistency is reached.
Frost cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles and firework toppers if using.