Indulge in these Easy Beach Cupcakes for a Sweet Summer Vibe, perfect for any summer gathering or beach day!

Flour

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Salt

Butter (room temp)

Sugar

Eggs (room temp)

Vanilla Extract

Buttermilk

Powdered Sugar

Milk

Nilla Wafers

Mini Party Umbrellas

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, beat the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and spreadable, then frost the cupcakes.
Top each cupcake with a Nilla Wafer and a mini party umbrella for that perfect beach vibe!

Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best results. These cupcakes are perfect for summer parties!

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