Summer is the perfect time for a kids’ party — backyards or parks provide their own entertainment and you don’t have to worry about cleaning up messes before or after the party!
Even if you’re not planning on hosting a summer get-together for the kids, you’re sure to be playing host to your kids’ friends at least a few times this summer, so we’ve collected 14 fun summer cupcake recipes to help make your summer entertaining easier!
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Crazy for Crust made these stunning Funfetti Cupcakes.
Our Snow Cone Cupcakes are super easy to make — the kids can even help decorate!
Learn how to make gelatin bubbles for these cute Bubblegum Cupcakes from Sprinkles Bakes. Sprinkles Bakes also has a fabulous dessert cookbook that we own and love!
I love the sweet swirl of icing on these Pink Lemonade Cupcakes from Erika’s Sweet Tooth.
To make these Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes from Love From the Oven, you might want to invest in one of baking racks.
Perfect for a special themed birthday, these BiPlane Cupcakes from Arts and Crackers make clever use of some candy and wafer cookies.
These Campfire cupcakes don’t come with directions, but are pretty straightforward in terms of decorating.
These tricky Burger Brownie-Cupcakes from Bakerella will have the kids laughing.
Lady Behind the Curtain is responsible for these decadent Banana Split Cupcakes.
Perfect for a summer luau, these coconut drink cupcake toppers are actually made out of malted milk balls!
More fun decorating with candy – these Crab Cupcakes from Clean and Scentsible can be made in any flavour!
Teddy Bear Cupcakes from Betty Crocker use graham cracker crumbs and fruit leather to create a beach-y scene!
The Girl Who Ate Everything thought of this brilliant cupcake twist on a Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich — with a surprise filling!
Party Pinching came up with these sweet ice pops cupcake toppers using some Mike and Ike candies and flat toothpicks.
I hope you enjoyed this collection of summer cupcakes for kids — make sure to pin for later!
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Alyssa @ Arts and Crackers says
Aww, the hamburgers and campfires are so cute. Thanks for including my Biplane Cupcakes!