These easy crab cupcakes are a cute Summer dessert idea, perfect for pool parties, beach parties, BBQs.
crab cupcakes
This week I’m devoting to cupcakes. Specifically, I’m sharing Summer cupcakes ideas. Even more specifically, I’m sharing easy crab cupcakes today. I
‘m devoting 5 separate posts to them because gosh dang it, I like them and they each deserve some spotlight.
I love all things beach, having grown up with family from the Jersey shore. Yep, I remember the sand in my peanut butter and jelly (no, really, that’s what we’d pack for the beach and it always had the crunch of sand, that and little cans of apple juice that got coated in the stuff, too) and crabs pinching my toes, so these crab cupcakes are just about right.
more summer cupcakes
For more ideas, check out this roundup of 20 summer cupcakes. And find more below.
fun summer desserts
If you need more easy summer dessert ideas, these starfish cookies are very simple to decorate using sprinkles and candy eyes. Having a BBQ? Try these mini burger and fries cookies.
You might also like these gumdrop crab and fish cupcake toppers.
video how-tos
how to make crab cupcakes
These crab cupcakes just so happen to be super easy to make. You need cupcakes, red frosting, candy eyes and Twizzlers Pull N’ Peel licorice. With the legs in the way, I found it best to pipe the frosting on with a decorating bag. You can probably also use a Zip-top bag with the corner snipped if you don’t want to get all technical.
- Cupcakes
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade frosting)
- Red food coloring
- Red licorice lace
- Scissors
- Candy eyes
- Disposable decorating bag
- Size 12 decorating tip
Find the decorating supplies at the craft store, or click the links above to find on amazon. You can find licorice lace online, or, use the Twizzlers Pull and Peel, found in the supermarket.
Prepare your cupcakes and frosting according to the recipes. Tint the frosting red with the food coloring. Prepare a decorating bag with the tip and fill with the red frosting.
Snip the licorice lace into pieces about 3 inches long. You’ll need six for each cupcake. Insert the ends of three pieces of licorice lace on each side of the cupcake by pressing gently into the top of the cupcake at the outer edge.
Pipe red frosting in a circle on top of the cupcake and place two candy eyes at the front.
printable how-tos
easy crab cupcakes
Use licorice lace and candy eyes to make crab cupcakes for a summer dessert idea.
Ingredients
- 12 Cupcakes
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade frosting)
- Red food coloring
- Red licorice lace
- Scissors
- Candy eyes
- Disposable decorating bag
- Size 12 decorating tip
Instructions
Prepare your cupcakes and frosting according to the recipes. Tint the frosting red with the food coloring. Prepare a decorating bag with the tip and fill with the red frosting.
Snip the licorice lace into pieces about 3 inches long. You’ll need six for each cupcake. Insert the ends of three pieces of licorice lace on each side of the cupcake by pressing gently into the top of the cupcake at the outer edge.
Pipe red frosting in a circle on top of the cupcake and place two candy eyes at the front.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 311Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 270mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 2gSugar: 33gProtein: 3g
This post was originally published in July 2013 and updated in July 2020.
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Party Box Design says
oh my gosh those are so cute! i totally just did a crab crack post on my blog and these would be perfect!
Sue {munchkin munchies} says
SO cute, Meaghan! Love ’em!
Mique says
These cupcakes are adorable!! Perfect for summer. Thanks for sharing Meaghan!
The Bearfoot Baker says
Oh my goodness, I love these!! They are so cute! Pinning now;)
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons says
These are just too cute…will have to share!
Beth @ Hungry Happenings says
So easy and so cute. Pinning!
meaghanmountford says
Thanks, Beth!
Kristen Duke says
These are so cute! I will keep these in mind for any summer or beachy parties in the future!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
These are just SOOOOOOO cute!
Heather - Chickabug says
I love the facial expressions on the crab cupcakes. They make me smile every time I look at them! : )
meaghanmountford says
It’s amazing what a coupla eyes will do, isn’t it Heather?? My favorite decorating “tool”.
Amanda says
You continue to amaze me with your creativity my friend! ADORABLE!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Absolutely adorable!!!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
These are the most adorable thing i have seen in a long time!
meaghanmountford says
Shucks, thank you!!