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Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes

    

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!      

I keep seeing the internet flooded with 4th of July recipes and thought I’d spread some Canadian patriotism around too.

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Red and white?

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Well that seems obvious right? Red Velvet cupcakes!

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

To kick these up a notch I included a special Canadian surprise inside that will especially delight children and topped them with a beautiful maple leaf candy.

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

I mean, I came across these adorable Maple leaf quins at the bulk burn and knew I had to put them to use!

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Serve these on Canada Day and you will find your party a big hit! Be sure to frost these generously because, as you may know, the best part of red velvet cupcakes is the luscious cream cheese frosting!

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Red Velvet Cupcakes & Cream Cheese Frosting, prepared – I totally recommend this recipe OR use a box mix and prepared frosting if you want quick & easy.
1 Cup Red Candy Melts
1 Cup Maple Leaf Quins (Found at Bulk Barn)

Materials:

Maple Leaf Candy Mould

Directions:

Prepare red velvet cupcakes and frosting as directed by preferred method.

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Melt red candy melts in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl for 45 seconds, stir then microwave again in 30 second increments until melted, and smooth when stirred.

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Pour melted candy into the moulds and set aside to harden.

Once cupcakes are cool, use a teaspoon to scoop out a hole about an inch deep. Either eat the cap or set aside to place back on top.

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Use the teaspoon to scoop the quins into the hole in the cupcake.

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Cover with the cupcake cap that you removed.

Frost generously with frosting.

Top with hardened candy Maple Leaf.

Serve.

 

Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes

Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • Red Velvet Cupcakes & Cream Cheese Frosting, prepared - I totally recommend this recipe OR use a box mix and prepared frosting if you want quick & easy.
  • 1 Cup Red Candy Melts
  • 1 Cup Maple Leaf Quins, Found at Bulk Barn, Amazon

Materials

  • Maple Leaf Candy Mould

Instructions

  1. Prepare red velvet cupcakes and frosting as directed by preferred method.
  2. Melt red candy melts in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl for 45 seconds, stir then microwave again in 30 second increments until melted, and smooth when stirred.
  3. Pour melted candy into the moulds and set aside to harden.
  4. Once cupcakes are cool, use a teaspoon to scoop out a hole about an inch deep. Either eat the cap or set aside to place back on top.
  5. Use the teaspoon to scoop the quins into the hole in the cupcake.
  6. Cover with the cupcake cap that you removed.
  7. Frost generously with frosting.
  8. Top with hardened candy Maple Leaf.
  9. Serve.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Red Velvet cupcakes may seem like an obvious choice for your Canada Day celebration, but why not kick it up a notch with these fun Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes!

 

 

Elva Roberts

Thursday 16th of June 2016

My husband's birthday is July 1 and I think these red velvet surprise cupcakes would be a great surprise for him, but also for the rest of the family. Thank you so much for this easy recipe.

Emily Marie

Wednesday 15th of June 2016

How cool! These would definitely get a reaction out of all those taking a bite!

Brasserie Louis

Monday 13th of June 2016

These cupcakes looks so special and tasty. I will definitely prepare this. Thanks Elizabeth for sharing the recipe ๐Ÿ˜„

Laurie P

Saturday 11th of June 2016

These look fun to make AND eat! Wonder if I could do a batch or two....

Carole Dube

Friday 10th of June 2016

I really like the idea of a surprise inside. , I will have to go to Bulk Barn! Thanks for sharing with us!

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