Anchors Aweigh for Memorial Day: Red Velvet Cupcake Sailboats

I’m Weighing Anchor and Sailing into

Memorial Day Weekend

with Red Velvet Cupcake Sailboats

for a sweet & patriotic bite!

Memorial Day kicks off 

boating season at the lake and

is the unofficial start of summer!

So it seemed only fitting to hoist paper sails for a regatta of red, white and blue cupcakes! Sails are scrapbook paper squares, folded into triangles, and bamboo knot picks make a handy mast.

I’m a fan of doctored cake mixes, so I used a Duncan Hines Red Velvet mix for the cupcakes, substituting buttermilk for the water, 4 eggs instead of 3, and the same amount of oil called for in the mix.

Follow the directions on the box and fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. I use an ice cream scoop for easy filling. Bake cupcakes according to the directions on the box, 16 – 19 minutes until they test done with a toothpick inserted in the center. You can find a 5-star rated cream cheese frosting here, or if you don’t object to frosting in a can, I like the convenience and taste of Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Cream Cheese Frosting.

In case you’re in need of more recipes

or ideas to float your boat :)

click on the links for the recipe or a taste!

 

Lemon Basil Shrimp Salad

with Basil Leaf Sails

Watermelon, Pecan, and Gorgonzola Salad

Cobb Salad Boats

Watermelon Fruit Boat

Caprese Stacks, topped

with Basil Leaf Sails

However you celebrate,

remember and give thanks

for those who serve & protect us.

Wishing you a Safe & Happy Memorial Day. . .

 

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