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???
Recipe
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.
MeredithW
Aww the beach cupcakes are amazing! I featured your last summer cupcakes in my blog. I'm planning on making them tomorrow.
Me and My Pink Mixer
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!!!!
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.
It would mean a lot to me if you were to visit me too. Thanks! Eve from Eveshouse.blogspot.com
Jess and the boys
Hi there! I'm just Buzzing by! 🙂 Maybe you could Buzz my way sometime, too!
-Jessica
And Then There Were 4...
Melissa Cornell
my fav yet!
Megan Whitney
New follower from Traveling thru Thurs! These cupcakes are adorable!!
ladyguinevere28
I am joining the Thursday Blog Hop and I am your newest follower. Hope you could return the favor.
Sassy Sites!
just stopped by to say that I LOVE love LOVE your blog! Lots of sassy ideas!
...visiting from Sassy Sites!
(cause your blog is a sassy site!)
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!!!
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