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Flip Flop Cupcakes

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Ok, so when cupcakes are in pairs…
that just means you have to eat them 2 at a time,
right?? :-)This week is round 2 of the cupcake challenge
at Hoosier Homemade.
We had to create a summertime themed cupcake
based on something we did this summer.
In May we headed to the beach for a week of fun in the sun.
Everyday that we went to the beach,
we all would take off
our flip flops and leave them
in a pile on the sand.
 
Flip Flop Cupcakes

For some strange reason I liked seeing that pile each day:-)
I don’t know why…I just did.

Now yes, this “pile” of flip flop cupcakes is way
neater than how our real pile looked…
but I had to make it look appealing:-)
Also, I always had to have some Diet Dr. Pepper in our cooler.
It is one of my fav drinks of all times.
So I tried out the Weight Watcher’s cake recipe…
1 cake mix + 1 can of diet dr. pepper = a yummy cupcake
that is somewhat healthier…
but I think I ruined the health factor by adding
lots of frosting, sugar, and candy. LOL!
Hey, with all the cupcakes I have been baking
I had to try to limit a few calories…

Flip Flop Cupcakes

These cupcakes were actually pretty easy to make.
I used foil balls (flattened) on the sides
of the cupcake liner so that it couldn’t bake round.
(It helped give it the flip flop shape I was going for.)
The cupcakes were frosted and dipped in colored sugar.
Then I used spice drops to create the flowers.
Now I was going to make some boy flip flops, but
they just looked so plain and boring that I decided to
make them all girly:-)
For the straps I used peach rings cut in half,
some licorice lace candy that I braided for a fun strap,
and some more spice drops flattened and rolled.

Flip Flop Cupcakes

Wouldn’t these be adorable for a beach or pool party???

 

Flip Flop Cupcakes

Flip Flop Cupcakes

Yield: 24 cupcakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Fun flip flop cupcakes made from a variety of candies.

Ingredients

  • 1 white cake mix
  • 1 can diet Dr. Pepper
  • 1 container white frosting
  • colored sugars
  • spice drops
  • peach rings
  • licorice laces

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Mix together the cake mix and Dr. Pepper. Make small foil balls and place on either side of the cupcake liner making a flip flop shape. Fill the liner 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
  3. Frost the cupcakes and dip the tops in colored sugars.
  4. Cut the peach rings in half for straps.
  5. Braid the licorice laces for other straps.
  6. Flatten the spice drops and cut into small pieces for flowers.
  7. Put the candy on the cupcakes with a little bit of frosting on the back of each piece. Makes 24 cupcakes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 180Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 15mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Cakes & Cupcakes
 

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Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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Comments

  6. Jacque says

    Oh my! I came over from Creative Therapy – those are soooo cute! And I think I might could actually make those (I’m not so crafty). 🙂 I have you bookmarked so I can come back for some more inspiration. 🙂

    Reply

  8. Kristi Flanagan says

    These are the cutest!!! Come plant your creative seeds at my blog party on Fridays: Plant a Punkin seed at Punkin Seed Productions!

    Hope to see you there!

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

    Reply

  9. Leslie says

    Hello there, i found you on Follow Me Tuesday. Your blog is awesome! Cool cupcake challenge. I think i want in on this. Your flip flops are adorable!

    Reply

  23. Robyn says

    These are precious!!! I love it! They make me want to head to the beach!!!

    I’m so glad you joined in on Mingle Monday. I hope you have a great week.

    Robyn

    Reply

  26. Nancy says

    Saw these at Tatertots and Jello and had to come see for myself. TOO CUTE!
    This is something to bookmark for sure. I have two teen daughters…what great cupcakes for summer parties!

    I’d love for you to come by and enter my $100 giveaway.

    Nancy

    Reply

  28. Chic Cookies says

    These are fantastic! I found you when you followed my blog. I posted a link to these on my edible crafts column (ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com). Love ’em, thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  32. Hannah says

    Hey there Jocelyn! You’ve got a Tamar Necklace coming your way…congrats! You can send your mailing info to aspireblog[at]hotmail[dot]com.

    Thanks for entering!
    –Hannah

    Reply

  37. Eve says

    Hiya, these cupcakes are really cute. At first I thought they were a little weird, then I read that they were flip flops 😀

    I’m new to your blog and am following, you have so many great ideas! You’re such an inspiration.

    It would mean a lot to me if you were to visit me too. Thanks! Eve from Eveshouse.blogspot.com

    Reply

  44. Jen says

    These are soo cute! Love them! I was wondering how you got them shaped like that. Never would have thought to put something down next to the liners to shape them. Great idea!

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  48. Sourkraut says

    Too cute! Looks like yet another winner! I’m usually in too much of a hurry to eat my cupcakes to spend all that time decorating them but I’m always jealous of people who do. I’m starting to think I don’t stand a chance in this competition against the likes of you!

    Reply

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