These 4th of July Cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your next patriotic gathering! You'll need: Your favorite Vanilla cake recipe or boxed mix or store bought plain cupcakes 3 large bowls Icing Koolaid Packs, Food Coloring or Fruit Extracts Icing Bags and Decorating Tips (optional) Paper Sticker Labels Markers & Crayons Toothpicks Instructions to bake cupcakes: Mix batter, separate into 3 batches.