If you are looking for cute summer cupcake recipe ideas, check out these adorable Beach Cupcakes!
Beach Themed Cupcakes
This summer, we’re taking a walk on the beach and bringing it to our kitchen! These gorgeous cupcakes with creamy frosting are inspired by all things beach. If you’ve got an upcoming beach-themed party or just looking for something special to make your family, consider whipping up these easy-to-make treats. You can even try them in different flavors (like chocolate) for a versatile recipe!
Ingredients:
Yellow cake mix and ingredients needed per box
Gold and blue sanding sugar
White and gold pearl sugar decorations
White and blue frosting
Sugar shell decorations – Amazon or craft store
Ocean animal sugar decorations – Amazon or craft store
Paper drink/craft umbrellas – Amazon or craft store
Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely. Gently and lightly mix blue and white frosting together to create an ocean water look. Pipe a thin base of white frosting on each cupcake.
For beach only looks dip cupcake upside down in blue or gold sanding sugar. Place desired sugar decorations on top,
Add umbrella if desired!
Other sweet treat ideas:
- Abraham Lincoln Cake
- German Apple Coffee Cake
- Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies Stuffed with Nutella
- French Silk Pie
Beach Themed Cupcakes
Equipment
- Cupcake Pan
Ingredients
- Yellow cake mix and ingredients needed per box
- Gold and blue sanding sugar
- White and gold pearl sugar decorations
- White and blue frosting
- Sugar shell decorations - Amazon or craft store
- Ocean animal sugar decorations - Amazon or craft store
- Paper drink/craft umbrellas
Instructions
- Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely
- Gently and lightly mix blue and white frosting together to create an ocean water look
- Pipe a thin base of white frosting on each cupcake
- For beach only looks dip cupcake upside down in blue or gold sanding sugar
- Place desired sugar decorations on top
- Add umbrella if desired
- For ½ beach ½ ocean looks dip only half of the cupcake in sanding sugar
- Next add a dollop of blue & white ocean frosting to the other half of the cupcake
- Use a small round flat instrument ( I used a decorating knife but a butter knife is perfect as well ) to create waves in the frosting
- Place desired sugar decorations on top
- Add umbrella if desired
- Enjoy!
