Under the Sea Cupcakes
Dive into a delightful ocean-themed experience with these Under the Sea Cupcakes. Each cupcake is topped with vibrant blue frosting, edible glitter, and whimsical sea creature decorations, making them perfect for beach parties or ocean-themed celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 1-2 teaspoons blue food coloring
- 2 cups cream cheese frosting
- to taste edible glitter
- as needed sea creature decorations
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Step 4:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Step 5:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
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Step 6:
Add blue food coloring to the batter until you reach your desired shade of blue.
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Step 7:
Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
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Step 8:
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Step 9:
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 10:
Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with edible glitter.
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Step 11:
Top each cupcake with whimsical sea creature decorations.
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Step 12:
Serve the Under the Sea Cupcakes at your beach party or ocean-themed celebration and enjoy!