Adorable Pool Party Cupcakes Perfect for Summer

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Hosting a summer party for your kid’s birthday can be so much fun! And since there are so many cute ways to celebrate, you’ll have plenty of DIY party ideas to add to your menu. But these cute pool party cupcakes should go at the top of the list. Featuring Jello swirls inside and adorable swimming bears on top, these sweet treats are sure to be a hit with the kids.

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Finding quick and easy desserts for your kid’s birthday party is a must! And it doesn’t get much simpler than these awesome pool party cupcakes! Using a few simple decorations, you can create some seriously adorable snacks for the kids.

You can even make these summer cupcakes using premade cupcakes for even faster prep time! That means you’ll have plenty of time to come up with your own awesome DIY party decorations and favors!

Pool Party Cupcakes

You’re going to love just how simple these fun swimming cupcakes are to make! That’s because there’s no special decorating skills needed.

When you’re searching for pool party cake ideas, cupcakes are the way to go! They’re quick and easy to make, and so much simpler to decorate than a full cake. To make these cute summer birthday cupcakes, you’ll need:

• Cupcakes. I used a boxed cake mix to make the cupcakes, but you could also use store-bought cupcakes for this quick party idea.
• Blue Jello. We used blue raspberry gelatin to make the swirls inside the cupcakes, but any flavor of blue Jello will work for your own treats.
• Icing and blue food coloring. Use store bought icing or make your own from scratch, then add the blue food coloring to give the cupcakes the look of a swimming pool.
• Bear graham crackers and candy. To create the decorations for the top of your cupcakes, grab some bear graham crackers. Teddy Grahams work great! You’ll also need some peach gummy rings and rainbow sour belts for decorating.

How to Decorate Pool Party Cupcakes

The key to making these easy pool cupcakes is decorating the inside and the top of the cupcakes for the full pool effect! Keep reading to see how to create your own adorable summer snacks.

Start by removing all your cupcakes from the pan and allowing them to cool completely. Then, use a wooden skewer to poke holes all over each cupcake.

Next, prepare the blue gelatin according to the package instructions. Mix the boiling water with the gelatin mix and blend until all the powder has dissolved. Then, add the cold water and mix again.

I would suggest placing the cupcakes in a casserole dish for the next step because it can get a little bit messy! Pour the Jello mix over the top of the cupcakes, making sure to get into each hole. Continue pouring the liquid over the top until all the cupcakes have been filled.

Then, place the cupcakes in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.

When you’re ready to start decorating add blue food coloring to your icing and blend until no streaks remain. Add more food coloring, as needed, until you reach your desired shade of blue.

I suggest using gel food coloring for the best results. Liquid food coloring could cause the icing to become too thin.

Once your cupcakes are ready to decorate, use a flat spatula to spread a thin layer of blue icing over the top of each cupcake. Then, press one bear into each cupcake to make it look like he’s swimming. After that, decorate half the cupcakes with a peach ring and place one bear in the center of the ring.

Place a sour belt on top of the remaining cupcakes and lay another bear on top. Use a small amount of icing on the bottom of the bear cookie to hold it in place, if needed.

Pool Party Cupcake Ideas

This fun decorating technique is a great way to create a quick and easy summer treat for the kids! And since there’s no special decorating skills required, it’s perfect for anyone — even the kids can get in on the fun.

But if you’re looking for other fun pool party cupcake ideas, don’t worry! There are plenty of fun ways to decorate the top of your cupcakes with a pool theme. Try these other fun decorating ideas to create some cute treats for your swimming party.

• Pool Party cupcake wrappers
• Cupcake toppers for a pool party
• Tropical cocktail umbrellas
• Ocean water cupcake liners

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Beach Cupcakes for Your Next Beach Party

Beach Ball Cake

Easy Toy Story Alien Cupcakes

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes in a Cone