Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes
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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!
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I keep seeing the internet flooded with 4th of July recipes and thought Iโd spread some Canadian patriotism around too.
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Red and white?
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Well that seems obvious right? Red Velvet cupcakes!
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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.
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I mean, I came across these adorable Maple leaf quins at the bulk burn and knew I had to put them to use!
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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!
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Canada Day Red Velvet Surprise-Inside Cupcakes
Ingredients:
Red Velvet Cupcakes & Cream Cheese Frosting, prepared โ 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:
Directions:
Prepare red velvet cupcakes and frosting as directed by preferred method.
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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.
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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.
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Use the teaspoon to scoop the quins into the hole in the cupcake.
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Cover with the cupcake cap that you removed.
Frost generously with frosting.
Top with hardened candy Maple Leaf.
Serve.
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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
- Prepare red velvet cupcakes and frosting as directed by preferred method.
- 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.
- 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.
- Use the teaspoon to scoop the quins into the hole in the cupcake.
- Cover with the cupcake cap that you removed.
- Frost generously with frosting.
- Top with hardened candy Maple Leaf.
- Serve.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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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.
How cool! These would definitely get a reaction out of all those taking a bite!
These cupcakes looks so special and tasty. I will definitely prepare this. Thanks Elizabeth for sharing the recipe ๐
These look fun to make AND eat! Wonder if I could do a batch or two….
I really like the idea of a surprise inside. , I will have to go to Bulk Barn! Thanks for sharing with us!
OMG you have me drooling with these delightful cupcakes
What super cupcakes, I love the idea of a surprise inside and the candy Maple Leaves, are they from Bulk Barn too?
I ordered mine from Amazon but when I was in bulk barn I noticed that they do have similar.
I will have to check this out at bulk barn before they are sold out. ! What did you use for the cream cheese frosting?
I knew that I’d seen these before and they are still marvellous ๐