Beach Themed Cupcakes
Transport yourself to sun-soaked shores with these Beach Themed Cupcakes! Fluffy and moist, these delightful treats are topped with vibrant blue frosting and sprinkled with coconut to resemble sandy beaches. Perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to summer gatherings, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles and sunshine to your table.
- 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- Blue food coloring (as needed)
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Slowly incorporate the milk.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with blue icing and topping with desiccated coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg