Beach Babe Cupcakes

• None None FOR THE CUPCAKES
• 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 None eggs
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• None None FOR THE BUTTERCREAM
• 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• None None TO DECORATE
• None None Brown sugar, for sprinkling
• 12 squares striped licorice candies
• 12 None jelly baby candies
• 12 None paper cocktail umbrellas

1. For the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2. Beat butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in flour, alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Divide the mixture among the muffin cups.
3. Bake for about 20 mins until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
4. For the buttercream, beat the butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the sifted powdered sugar and milk, in two batches. Spread on top of cooled cupcakes.
5. Sprinkle with brown sugar for the sand. Add a licorice candy for the beach mat and top with a jelly baby candy. Gently push a paper cocktail umbrella into each cupcake.

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