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.
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...
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.
Wouldn't these be adorable for a beach or pool party???
Flip Flop Cupcakes
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
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- 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 ⅔ full. Bake 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
- Frost the cupcakes and dip the tops in colored sugars.
- Cut the peach rings in half for straps.
- Braid the licorice laces for other straps.
- Flatten the spice drops and cut into small pieces for flowers.
- 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: 1Amount 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.
Ashlee @ I'm Topsy Turvy
SOOOOOO cute! I LOVE how cute they are. I'll have to play more with foil and shapes for my cupcakes. Adorable. I bet they were loved!
AUDRA
You're outstanding!
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Leigh
Love them! I have a friend who collects flip flop "stuff" and I think I'll make these for her the next time we get together.
Jerri
Your cupcakes are so adorable! And I just love the variety of colors you used! Great job!
Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites!
Room to Inspire
Oh my, these are so stinkn' cute! What a great idea. Thanks so much for linking up to Be Inspired today.
Chelsea
Jacque
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. 🙂
Kim @ seven thirty three
OH MY! Too cute. I've seen a flip-flop cake, but not cupcakes. LOVE THEM!
Thanks for linking with Sugar & Spice.
Kristi Flanagan
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
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Leslie
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!
Christy
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Melissa
These are gorgeous!
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Mrs. Carter
How creative! Love it!
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Oh my gosh, those are SO cute I can hardly stand it!
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Adorable...so cute!
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FrugalMom
They are adorable, and I bet they taste great too.
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Miss Jody
OMG {gosh}!! I love these!!
So creative!
Mommies 2 Cents
These are so cute and my daughter would love them! Great job. Following from Meet Me Monday. Hope you'll stop by soon!
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southernscraps
These are adorable!
Robyn
These are precious!!! I love it! They make me want to head to the beach!!!
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Terry
How cute these are!!
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Nancy
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!
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oneordinaryday
These are adorable. What a clever idea!
Chic Cookies
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!
Bethany @ The Paper Pony
I am going to pass out for cute overload! These just turned out great! I love the spice drop embellishments! Great job.
shopannies
my cousin made some cute flip flop cupcakes for her girls as well. I love yours because they are so colorful
theultimate
Those are too cute! What talent you have!
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Oh my gosh ~ they are so adorable! I love flip flops and wear them until my toes start freezing 🙂 Making these soon!
Brandi
These are adorable! Seriously ADORABLE!!!!
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MeredithW
Aww the beach cupcakes are amazing! I featured your last summer cupcakes in my blog. I'm planning on making them tomorrow.
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xxx
Eve
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.
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Melissa Cornell
my fav yet!
Megan Whitney
New follower from Traveling thru Thurs! These cupcakes are adorable!!
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HoosierHomemade
Really cute! Genious idea to put 2 together and bake them in a shape.
Thanks so much for joining Cupcake Tuesday and the Challenge!
~Liz
Jen
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!
Cristi
Could these be any cutier?!?! I love my flip flops.
Hugs
Cristi
Llama
i looove those! soo cute!!!
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Sourkraut
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!
LaDonna Rae
too cute
Ott, A.
Those are adorable!!!!! Very cute and creative and appropriate for summer.
amy lou
The flip flop cupcakes are so fun! Nice job Jocelyn!
Sippy Cup Mom
Those are super cute!
Danielle
You definitely have to eat 2 when they come in pairs, especially when they are that cute!
BigBearswife
these are really cute! I love flip flops. I wear them year round unless there is snow on the ground