Description
Delightful Tropical Aquarium Cream Cupcakes that resemble a vibrant underwater scene, perfect for parties and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut milk (or whole milk)
- Zest of 1 lime (optional, for tropical flavor)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp coconut cream or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (blue, teal, yellow)
- 2 cups clear apple juice or white grape juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
- Candy pearls or edible beads (to resemble “bubbles”)
- Small tropical gummy candies or molded candy fish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with coconut milk. Mix until smooth.
- Fill liners ⅔ full and bake 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually.
- Mix in coconut cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide and tint frosting with gel colors (blue, teal, yellow).
- Pipe swirls on top of cooled cupcakes to create a wave-like base.
- Heat juice and sugar until warm. Sprinkle in gelatin and stir until dissolved.
- Pour into a shallow tray and chill until set. Cut into “jelly” cubes.
- Decorate frosted cupcakes with gelatin cubes, candy pearls, and place a gummy or candy fish on top.
- Place “aquarium jelly” gently over frosting swirls.
- Sprinkle with edible pearls and finish with a candy tropical fish.
Notes
- For a stronger tropical flavor, consider adding more lime zest.
- Ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid lumps.
- Use different colored candies for a more vibrant aquarium effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg