Beach Cupcakes

These Beach Cupcakes are perfect for any summertime party! They’re easy to make, and the perfect way to celebrate a day at the beach.

Cupcake with beach themed sitting on a wooden top.

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I don’t know about you, but I love a beach-themed party, and what’s not to love about beach cupcakes? They’re fun and festive and perfect for any summertime celebration.

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Why you should make these Beach Party Cupcakes

Easy to Make – So easy to make! You can whip these up in no time.
Unique – It’s not often that you see, or taste for that matter, beach cupcakes.
Great Summer Treat – Nothing says summertime than a tasty treat!
Fun – These beach-themed cupcakes let you celebrate summertime and all things beachy
Good for Kids – The best part about making these cupcakes is that kids love to help out!
Great for parties – These cupcakes make any party more festive

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What You Need To Make This Beach Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients for beach cupcakes sitting on a marbled countertop.

Yellow cake mix and ingredients needed per box
Gold and blue sanding sugar
White and gold pearl sugar decorations
White and blue frosting
Sugar shell decorations – Amazon or craft store
Ocean animal sugar decorations – Amazon or craft store
Paper drink/craft umbrellas

How to Make Beach Cupcakes

The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely.
Gently and lightly mix blue and white frosting together to create an ocean water look.
Pipe a thin base of frosting on each cupcake. (Photo 1)
Use a small round flat instrument ( I used a decorating knife but a butter knife is perfect as well ) to create waves in the frosting.
For beach only looks dip cupcake upside down in blue or gold sanding sugar.
Place desired sugar decorations on top. (Photo 2)
Add umbrella if desired.
For ½ beach, ½ ocean looks dip only half of the cupcake in sanding sugar.
Next, add a dollop of blue & white ocean frosting to the other half of the cupcake.
Place desired sugar decorations on top.
Add umbrella if desired.

Cupcake decorated with fish and sitting on a net.

Storage

Keep cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you have any frosting leftover, it can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Tips

Use your favorite cupcakes to make these. Or you can save time and use store-bought unfrosted cupcakes.
If you can’t find sanding sugar, you can use regular blue sprinkles.
You can also use different colors of frosting to match your party theme. Try pink for a pool party or green for a luau!

Substitutions and Variations

If you want to make sand on these cupcakes you can use crushed graham crackers.

Another way to top these cupcakes is by sticking a teddy graham into a peach gummy ring.

Swedish Fish also makes for a great Beach Cupcake idea. Just place them on top of the frosting before it sets and they will stick.

Cupcake with blue frosting decorated with fish sugar candy sitting on a net.

Beach Cupcakes FAQs

Can I freeze these cupcakes?

No, these cupcakes should not be frozen.

Can I make these cupcakes ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the cupcakes up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store in an airtight container.

How long will these cupcakes last?

These cupcakes should be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Beach Cupcakes

Author: Kim Schob

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

These Beach Cupcakes are simple to make and so cute. These tasty cupcakes are perfect for a beach themed party. Or just to celebrate summer!

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Equipment

Muffin Tin
Cupcake Liners
Mixing Bowls
Piping Bag
Decorating Knife

Ingredients

▢ 1 box Yellow cake mix and ingredients needed per box
▢ 1 can blue frosting
▢ 1 can white frosting
▢ Gold and blue sanding sugar
▢ White and gold pearl sugar decorations
▢ Sugar shell decorations – Amazon or craft store
▢ Ocean animal sugar decorations – Amazon or craft store

Instructions

Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely
Gently and lightly mix blue and white frosting together to create an ocean water look
Pipe a thin base of white frosting on each cupcake
For beach only looks dip cupcake upside down in blue or gold sanding sugar
Place desired sugar decorations on top
Add umbrella if desired
For ½ beach ½ ocean looks dip only half of the cupcake in sanding sugar
Next add a dollop of blue & white ocean frosting to the other half of the cupcake
Use a small round flat instrument ( I used a decorating knife but a butter knife is perfect as well ) to create waves in the frosting
Place desired sugar decorations on top
Add umbrella if desired
Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 40g (13%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 1g Sodium: 218mg (9%) Potassium: 21mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 30g (33%) Calcium: 46mg (5%) Iron: 1mg (6%)