Beach Themed Cupcakes
Beach Themed Cupcakes are a delightful treat that encapsulates the essence of summer in every bite. These fluffy vanilla cupcakes are topped with vibrant blue frosting, resembling ocean waves, and sprinkled with edible sand made from crushed graham crackers. Perfect for summer parties or just a sweet escape, these cupcakes bring a playful touch to any occasion. Easy to prepare and fun to decorate, they will surely impress both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Blue food coloring (to desired shade)
- Crushed graham crackers (for edible sand)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with festive liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until incorporated.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg