Irresistible Beach Themed Cupcakes Recipe for Summer Fun
Indulge in the essence of summer with these Irresistible Beach Themed Cupcakes. These fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with vibrant blue frosting and a delightful graham cracker “sand” topping will transport you to sun-soaked shores. Perfect for beach parties or family gatherings, they are easy to make and customize, ensuring everyone enjoys a sweet taste of summer fun.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- Blue food coloring (to desired color)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy; gradually add sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with blue frosting made from whipped cream and powdered sugar mixed with food coloring. Top with crushed graham crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg