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Instructions
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Bake cupcakes as per recipe and cool completely
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Gently and lightly mix blue and white frosting together to create an ocean water look
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Pipe a thin base of white frosting on each cupcake
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For beach only looks dip cupcake upside down in blue or gold sanding sugar
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Place desired sugar decorations on top
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Add umbrella if desired
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For ½ beach ½ ocean looks dip only half of the cupcake in sanding sugar
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Next add a dollop of blue & white ocean frosting to the other half of the cupcake
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Use a small round flat instrument ( I used a decorating knife but a butter knife is perfect as well ) to create waves in the frosting
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Frosting for Perfect Peaks 🧊Refrigerate your frosting for 15-20 minutes before piping to achieve sharp, defined peaks that showcase your pearl sugar decorations beautifully.
- Layer Your Sugars for Dimension 🏖️Apply sanding sugar first as a base layer, then strategically place pearl sugar on top while frosting is still wet to create authentic beach texture and prevent shifting.
- Use an Ice Cream Scoop for Even Batter 🍦Portion cake mix batter into liners using a standard ice cream scoop to ensure uniform cupcake sizes that bake evenly and look professionally consistent.
- Decorate Within the Golden Window ⏰Apply decorations while frosting is still slightly warm (within 5 minutes of piping) so sugars adhere permanently rather than sliding off once frosting sets.
- Invest in Quality Cupcake Liners 📋Use sturdy, decorative beach-themed or solid-colored liners that complement your design and prevent grease seepage, elevating the overall bakery-quality appearance.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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