Beach Themed Cupcakes

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

Sheri

Beach Themed Cupcakes

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

• Cupcake Pan

Method

 

1. Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely
2. Gently and lightly mix blue and white frosting together to create an ocean water look
3. Pipe a thin base of white frosting on each cupcake
4. For beach only looks dip cupcake upside down in blue or gold sanding sugar
5. Place desired sugar decorations on top
6. Add umbrella if desired
7. For ½ beach ½ ocean looks dip only half of the cupcake in sanding sugar
8. Next add a dollop of blue & white ocean frosting to the other half of the cupcake
9. 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
10. Place desired sugar decorations on top
11. Add umbrella if desired
12. Enjoy!