Description
Beach Themed Cupcakes are your ultimate summer indulgence, featuring fluffy vanilla cupcakes decorated with vibrant blue buttercream frosting that mimics ocean waves. Each delightful bite is enhanced with cookie “sand” and adorned with charming edible pearls or seashells, making them perfect for birthdays, beach parties, or any sunny celebration. These cupcakes are sure to evoke joyful memories of fun in the sun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups blue buttercream frosting
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
- Edible pearls or seashells for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar in another bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before frosting with blue buttercream and topping with coconut flakes and edible decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg