I love cooking up special treats for special occasions, and with Canada Day coming up so quickly, I couldn’t resist making something tasty to celebrate our country! The Kraft Canada website is always a go-to resource for me when I want delicious Canada Day recipes and its Jell-O based Flag Cake is a treat I’ve made many years in the past. But this year I decided to switch things up a bit and make cupcakes instead! To keep with the theme, I used Red Velvet cake mix and a tasty cream cheese frosting.
Maple Leaf Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 box Red Velvet cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup oil
- 4 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 cups icing sugar
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
Instructions
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Prepare cake mix using eggs, milk and oil. Pour into paper-lined muffin tin and bake according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Gradually beat in icing sugar.
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Cool cupcakes completely and frost with cream cheese icing.
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Arrange strawberry slices on top to resemble maple leaf.
The cupcakes were quick and easy to make and while the strawberry slices didn’t look exactly like a maple leaf, my family certainly didn’t mind! Plus making cupcakes instead of a full-sized cake means less mess for me since there are no extra dishes to wash after dessert!
While I really liked the red and white colour scheme of the cupcakes, they could easily be made with a different flavour of cake mix if desired. In fact, I think I might try a white cake mix with some red sprinkles mixed into the batter next time I make this recipe!
For other tasty recipes, make sure to visit the Kraft Canada website to find Canada Day recipes and ideas for everything from the main course to appetizers to desserts. You’re sure to find some fun new dishes the whole family will love! Then kick back, relax and enjoy great food as you celebrate Canada with your family this year!
Soozle says
What a great idea 🙂 Very cute!
have a happy Canada day!
Cheryl says
These are cute!
Michelle W says
They look delicious!
Tiffany Rotulo says
Happy Canada Day! Red velvet is my favorite.
Lynda Cook says
Happy Canada Day!! They look very good and I sure would love to have a couple right now!!
Karla Sceviour says
oh,how cute are these,,and so simple to make too!
MOHAMMAD ANJUM says
REALLY,AWESOME
Kerry Shedden says
So cute!! They look yummy!
lori novak says
Simple idea but so smart.
Wanda Tracey says
Oh these look super for Canada Day! They look delicious too and the red and white colors really compliment each other!
kathy downey says
These look delicious! Hope you had a fun Canada Day!
Treen Goodwin says
ohhh these look yummy , thanks for sharing the recipe , i will def trying them out !
GARRY S says
SHOULD BE GREAT
Jen L says
I love Red Velvet! This recipe looks delicious!
Elaine Buonsante says
Very cute for Canada Day! And I love the cream cheese icing!
Judy Cowan says
Very cute! Love using the sliced strawberries to make the maple leaf!
Anne Taylor says
These are such beautiful and simple cupcakes! My grandkids would have a blast decorating them!
Julie F says
These look so cute and are easy to make!
Silvia D says
these look so tasty and creative! thank you for sharing
LisaM says
Our son must have eaten his weight in strawberries this week!
Debbie Welchert says
I love these and the added strawberries are just a plus. I know my family will just love them.
Amy Lovell says
These look fantastic! Will make a great summer dessery!
angela m says
Very simple and great looking.
Stacey b says
I don’t live in Canada but these still look delicious. I want to give them a try!
nicolthepickle says
What a nice idea. So simple and cute.
Jaime Brown says
I really like these, I am defiantly going to try and make some. Strawberries are my favorite. Thank you for sharing the recipe
Louise Gilbert says
awesome easy recipe and simple to make:)
Florence C says
I love Red Velvet cupcakes. These look delicious with the strawberries and cream.
Elva Roberts says
This seems to me to be a perfect dessert for Canada Day. I love the ease of making and cleaning up. This is a wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s Birthday. Thank you for the recipe.
Caroline says
Cute idea and very do-able!
denise low says
These look delicious.Thank you for the recipe.
Leela says
So cute and delicious!
Laurie P says
A bit late for Canada day, but you’ve inspired me to make something with red velvet mix!
Stephanie LaPlante says
How adorable! They sound delicious too!
Erika Letson says
These cupcakes are so cute and perfect for Canada Day! A nice alternative to the flag cake!
Shawna says
Very nice looking cupcakes for Canada Day! I love the strawberry maple leaf on top ~ I bet these taste delicious!
Carol McCann says
yummy
MaryG. says
Those look delicious! I love using fruit to decorate with 🙂
Anna says
Red Velvet has always been my favourite these look great.
Jeannie says
What a simple way to dress up a cupcake! Beautiful.
Cheryl says
These look so yummy! Nice and fresh 🙂