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Summer Beach Day Cupcakes


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  • Author: annika
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cupcakes with vibrant blue frosting and graham cracker crumbs reminiscent of sandy beaches, perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla cupcake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttercream frosting
  • Blue food coloring
  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Miniature umbrellas or beach-themed decorations

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven according to the cupcake mix instructions.
  2. Combine the cupcake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil in a large bowl.
  3. Fill the cupcake liners in the muffin tin with the batter.
  4. Bake according to the package instructions for 18-20 minutes.
  5. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Add blue food coloring to your buttercream frosting until the desired color is achieved.
  7. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the blue buttercream.
  8. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top.
  9. Add beach-themed decorations like mini umbrellas.

Notes

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg