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Beach Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes that transport you to sandy shores, featuring fluffy cake topped with creamy frosting, graham cracker crumbs, and blue sugar for a beachy vibe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Decoration
  • 1 batch Buttercream frosting for decorating
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs for beach sand
  • 1 cup Blue colored sugar or sprinkles for water
  • as needed Candy shells or small edible beach-themed decorations

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let cool completely.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, frost each cupcake with buttercream frosting.
  2. Decorate the tops with graham cracker crumbs for sand, blue sugar or sprinkles for water, and add any beach-themed decoration.
  3. Arrange the cupcakes to create a beach scene and serve at your party.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for about a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for a fresh-baked taste.