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.
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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They are adorable, and I bet they taste great too.
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How cute these are!!
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Miss Jody
OMG {gosh}!! I love these!!
So creative!
southernscraps
These are adorable!
Robyn
These are precious!!! I love it! They make me want to head to the beach!!!
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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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