Nautical Nibbles Mini Beach Cupcakes

Learn how to make mini cupcakes with these cute Nautical Nibbles Mini Beach Cupcakes. Great for taking with you on picnics, boat rides or even water side 4th of July parties, these mini cupcakes combine the best of Americana patriotism with nautical living. With fun and easy cupcake ideas like this, you're sure to have a summer celebration worth remembering!

Amount48

Ingredients & Tools
Instructions

Ingredients

Ready-To-Use White Decorator Icing - 1 lb. Can
Nautical Theme Mini Cupcake Liners
4 1/2 to 5 cups Favorite cupcake mix or recipe

Tools
Black Angled Icing Spatula, 9-Inch
Angled Icing Spatula with Black Handle, 9-Inch $9.69
10 x 16 Chrome-Plated Cooling Rack
Round Cake Decorating Tip 4
12-Inch Disposable Decorating Bags, 12-Count
Perfect Results Non-Stick Mini Muffin Pan, 24-Cup
Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Mini Muffin and Cupcake Pan, 24-Cavity $17.59

Instructions

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Ingredients:
- Favorite cupcake recipe or mix (4½ to 5 cups batter needed for 48 cupcakes)
- White Ready-to-Use Decorator Icing 1 lb. can (2 cups needed)
Supplies:
- Anchor Mini Baking Cups
- 24-Cup Mini Muffin Pan
- Cooling Grid
- 9 in. Angled Spatula
- Disposable Decorating Bags
- Round Decorating Tip 4
- Anchor Royal Icing Decorations
Techniques:
- Buttercream Rope
Bake cupcakes.
Bake and cool cupcakes in anchor liners.
Decorate cupcakes.
Ice cupcakes smooth. Prepare decorating bag with tip 4 and white icing. Pipe buttercream rope border around edge of cupcake. Top with anchor icing decoration.

Notes

How To

Buttercream Rope
A wonderful technique for finishing your piped baskets with pretty edging and handles. Excellent too for western or nautical theme cakes. You can make a great looking rope with round or star tips.