Teddy Bear Vacation Cupcakes

Bring the beach to your dessert table with these delightful Teddy Bear Vacation Cupcakes, a whimsical treat that's perfect for summer parties and kid-friendly gatherings! These moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with a velvety blue buttercream frosting, designed to mimic gentle ocean waves. A sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs creates a sandy "beach" effect, while adorable teddy bear cookies lounging in gummy ring floaties and mini umbrellas complete the tropical theme. Easy to make and irresistibly charming, these cupcakes combine playful presentation with rich, chocolatey flavor. Perfect for pool parties, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a splash of fun, these treats are as delicious as they are Instagram-worthy!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup boiling water
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
• 0.25 teaspoon blue food coloring
• 12 teddy bear-shaped cookies or crackers
• 12 gummy rings (to act as floaties)
• 12 mini umbrellas
• 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs (optional, for the 'beach' effect)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly distributed.

Step 3

Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 4

Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 5

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 6

Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.

Step 9

Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well between each addition.

Step 10

Stir in the milk and blue food coloring until you achieve a smooth, ocean-blue frosting.

Step 11

Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, frost the tops to resemble water. Use the back of a spoon or a piping bag to create wave-like textures.

Step 12

Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on one side of the cupcake to form a 'beach' area, if desired.

Step 13

Place one gummy ring on each cupcake to act as a floatie and position a teddy bear-shaped cookie so it looks like it is lounging in the ring.

Step 14

Add a mini umbrella to each cupcake for the final vacation-themed touch.

Step 15

Serve and enjoy the adorable, tropical-themed cupcakes with your guests!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2390.4 grams (2390.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8809

Total Fat 351.70g	451%
Saturated Fat 162.80g	814%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.70g
Cholesterol 719mg	240%
Sodium 6126mg	266%
Total Carbohydrate 1389.80g	505%
Dietary Fiber 61.80g	221%
Total Sugars 891.30g
Protein 95.70g	191%

Vitamin D 260IU	1300%
Calcium 578mg	44%
Iron 37mg	206%
Potassium 2847mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.8%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 61.0%