If you are looking for the perfect summer cupcake recipe and planning a beach-themed birthday party, these Summer Beach Themed Cupcakes are simply adorable. I seriously just can’t get over how adorable these Easy Summer Beach Themed Cupcakes look. If there has ever been a food item that has been urging me to take a visit to the beach, these are it. I love the fact that they are decorated with such bright colors! If you are looking for the perfect cupcake recipe for anything related to summer, this is the recipe for you.

Planning a beach-themed birthday party for your little one? This DIY Summer Beach Themed Cupcake recipe is spot on. Not only do they scream birthday fun, they are also great to give as fun and unique housewarming gifts or to take along for a family fun summer BBQ. Trust me when I say that these adorable Beachy Cupcakes will be the star of the show. Have the recipe handy to give to others and plan ahead by making a few extras!

Ingredients for Beach Themed Cupcakes Recipe:

1 1/2 C. flour
1 C. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 C. butter, melted
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 C. milk
12 oz Wilton light pink candy melts
12 oz Wilton peanut butter candy melts
Seashell candy mold
1 sleeve graham crackers, crushed
White frosting, any brand
Blue gel food coloring
12 count muffin tin
Cupcake liners

How To Make These Super Adorable Summer Beach Ocean Themed Cupcakes:

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 12 count muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2) Combine the sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract and milk.

3) Slowly fold in the flour and baking powder.

4) Fill the cupcakes wells about 2/3 full.

5) Bake 18-20 minutes.

6) Remove from the oven the let cool.

7) Pour 1/2 of the light pink and peanut butter candy melts into separate microwave-safe dishes.

8) Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring occasionally until melted.

9) Fill the candy mold with melted chocolate.

10) Place in the fridge to set about 20-25 minutes.

11) Add a few drops of blue food coloring to the white frosting and mix.

12) Generously frost each cupcake.

13) Dip 1/2 of the cupcake into the crushed graham crackers.

14) Add a seashell and/or starfish.

15) Repeat with all cupcakes.

While it may be tempting to think that they are just too cute to eat…eat them! They not only look great, but they taste even better. One bite and you’re sure to agree. And if you need a few more taste testers, I’m sure your children would be more than happy to help!