Firecracker Cupcakes

(Inspired by Pinterest, but the recipe is my own)

These are the perfect 4th of July treat. Not only for their red, white and blue color scheme, but because they'll start a fireworks show right inside your mouth! Topped off with Poprocks, these cupcakes are sure to make anyone jump with surprise.

Makes 24 cupcakes.

INGREDIENTS

1 box red velvet cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
4 small packets of red & blue Poprocks (2 packets each color)
frosting (click here for Grandma's Homemade Frosting recipe)

DIRECTIONS

Make cake mix as directed. Scoop cake mix into cupcake liners, making sure to fill only 2/3 full. Bake for time listed on back of cake mix box. After the cupcakes have cooled, frost the cupcakes evenly. DO NOT SPRINKLE POP ROCKS ON YET.

Immediately before you serve the cupcakes, sprinkle equal amounts of red and blue Poprocks on each cupcake. (Note: If you sprinkle the Poprocks on earlier, they will melt into the frosting and lose their "popping" effect. Thus, it is important to wait until the last minute to put the Poprocks on!)