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Crab Cupcakes

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These cute crab cupcakes are so easy to make and lots of fun for beach parties, summer BBQs, or any under the sea theme.  A huge hit with the kids!

Cute crab cupcakes with gummy crabs.

 

Crab Cupcakes

We first made these adorable crab cupcakes for my son’s under the sea party when he was 6.  They’ve since been requested several times and the kids love to help put together the crabs.  The little crabs can be used on their own too to add some fun to table settings, dessert tables, or just for a little fun treat.

 

Cute crab cupcakes with graham cracker "sand" and gummy "crabs".

 

Decorating cakes and cupcakes is not a strong suit of mine but these guys were so cute and easy to make!  I do sometimes have some trouble finding the round gummies for the eyes, but I can always come up with something that works. The bulk candy bins are usually the best place to start. Once, I had to buy a big bag of multi-colored gummies once and pick through for the orange ones.  The kids didn’t mind the leftovers though, so it all worked out.
Cute crab cupcakes with gummy crabs.
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Crab Cupcakes

These cute crab cupcakes are easy to make and lots of fun for beach parties, summer BBQs, or any under the sea theme. A huge hit with the kids!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword crab cupcakes, cupcakes, desserts, summer recipes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 24 cupcakes Use a cake box mix as directed or your favorite cupcake recipe.
  • 1 container white icing {vanilla or cream cheese}
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 48 candy eyes
  • 24 gummy orange slices
  • 48 gummy fuzzy peaches
  • 24-48 round orange gummies Sometimes we have to buy a multi-color pack and pick out the orange ones! Depending on how thick the gummy is you might want to slice it in half to make two eyes.

Instructions

  1. Prepare cupcakes as per package directions or your favorite recipe. Allow to cool. Ice cupcakes reserving a small amount of the icing to add the eyes.{see below}
  2. Mix graham crackers, brown sugar, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on the top of the cupcakes for the "sand".
  3. Slice the fuzzy peaches into a crescent shape. Cut down the toothpicks to approximately 1 1/2-2 inches. Attach one end to the fuzzy peach "claws" and stick the other end into the orange slice "body".
  4. Slice the round orange gummies in half {if they're thick} to create two eyes. Otherwise, use one gummy per eye. Use a small dab of icing to attach the candy eyes to the gummies.
  5. Use toothpicks {that will also need to be cut down} to attach the “eyes” to the orange slice body.  Place the finished crab on top of the cupcake.

I just love these little guys – and they’re oh so cute!  They’re sure to be a big hit at your next beach party or summer BBQ!

Crab cupcakes with gummy crabs.

These crab cupcakes are SO cute and perfect for a beach party or summer BBQ.<

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  1. Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun says

    May 15, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    These are so adorable! What a fun idea. You could even use these dessert at a crab fest.

    Reply
  2. Britney Mills says

    May 15, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Super cute! I never would have thought of something like that….thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Barbara Celentano Murray says

    May 15, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    These are adorable. Can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing your creation!!

    Reply
  4. Michelle says

    May 15, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Ok, those are the cutest!!

    Reply
  5. Kelly Rowe says

    May 15, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Seriously!! So Adorbs. xo

    Reply
  6. Kim says

    May 15, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    These are so stinkin cute! Happy Birthday to your little guy!

    Reply
  7. Happier Than a Pig in Mud says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Absolutely adorable! Bet the kids loved them:@)

    Reply
  8. Coastal Cottage Dreams says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:29 am

    So adorable!

    Reply
  9. Little Ladybird says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:30 am

    Oh these caught my eye straight away! I don’t usually click on food related posts, but I had to come over, they are so cute! I’m your newest GFC follower. Tash

    Reply
  10. Leslie Lambert says

    May 16, 2013 at 3:31 am

    Just precious! I would love it if you linked up to my Create It Thursday post…it’s live now! http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/05/create-it-thursday-2-plus-features.html

    Reply
  11. Tara says

    May 16, 2013 at 4:38 am

    Hi Jenn, My mom sent me the link to your blog today as we are big party planners and are already planning an under the sea theme for Grace’s 6th birthday (in September!). Love these cupcakes. Can’t wait to see all of your pictures and ideas from the party!
    Tara (from work:)

    Reply
  12. Bethany says

    May 16, 2013 at 5:36 am

    How cute are these! So creative!

    Reply
  13. Bethany says

    May 16, 2013 at 5:37 am

    How cute are these! So creative!

    Reply
  14. Stephanie says

    May 16, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    So cute! I love these 🙂
    She Turned Her Dreams Into Plans

    Reply
  15. Brittany Lauren says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:19 am

    I’m in love! These are just too cute! These would be so popular in my household 🙂

    Reply
  16. sugarswings says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    they are super cute! I’m sure he and the other kids loved them. My twins just turned 6, amazing how fast the time flies!

    Reply
  17. Stephanie says

    May 17, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    These cupcakes are adorable! I’m hosting a link party on my blog and I’d love for you to join!
    Stephanie
    Simply Dream & Create

    Reply
  18. heidi says

    May 17, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    These weren’t what I was think of when you said crabcakes, but they sure are cute.

    Heidi’s Wanderings

    Reply
  19. 2Momma2 says

    May 18, 2013 at 12:25 am

    Adorable!

    Kristin
    http://Www.exploringdomesticity.blogspot.com

    Reply
  20. TidyMom says

    May 19, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    oh these are just adorable Jenn!!

    Thanks so much for linking up this week! I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2013/summer-diy-ideas/
    Have a fabulous rest of the weekend!

    Reply
  21. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    May 20, 2013 at 1:18 am

    Oh my! Those are just tooo cute!! Pinning!!
    Hope your week is Extraordinary!!

    Reply
  22. Un fiore di Crilà says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:27 am

    They are so funny! Hugs Cristina

    Reply
  23. Shannon says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Those are the cutest cupcakes I’ve ever seen! They make me smile every time I look at them. And yes, they are cute enough to eat! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Jennifer Hughes says

    May 20, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    In addition to Monday Kid Corner Weekly Linky Party, this week’s theme is MUD. Brush off those archives and link them up at thejennyevolution.com. See you there! Jennifer

    Reply
  25. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    May 21, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    These are adorable!

    Reply
  26. Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate says

    May 22, 2013 at 12:26 am

    Happy Birthday to your boy! :o) These are TOO CUTE! Pinned 😉 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  27. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    May 22, 2013 at 1:06 am

    Hey Jenn! These little cupcakes are the cutest things! I’m obsessed!!

    Reply
  28. Jodi Durr says

    May 22, 2013 at 4:27 am

    What adorable cupcakes. My daughter wants a mermaid party, so I’ve pinned this to the idea board. Thank you for such a fabulous idea!

    Reply
  29. rednest says

    May 22, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Adorable! Will be making these this summer!

    Reply
  30. Aimee Shugarman says

    May 22, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    Oh my word these are adorable!!!

    Reply
  31. Andi Gleeson says

    May 23, 2013 at 4:18 am

    Goodie gumdrops, these are so CUTE! My oldest is six too, and he would love these. Thanks for sharing such pretty photos!

    Reply
  32. Gretchen says

    May 24, 2013 at 12:57 am

    so cute! I just saw whale cupcakes on another blog…my baby has an ocean animal nursery, and I’m beginning to sense a 1st birthday theme for him here 😉

    Reply
  33. Mackenzie says

    May 24, 2013 at 3:30 am

    Jenn these are SO SO cute! My little guys would love these! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Brooke says

    May 25, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    How cute are these? What a creative idea! And they look really easy to make. My three boys would love to do these. Thanks so much for sharing. Happy Memorial Day weekend!

    Reply
  35. Toni Barsi says

    May 25, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    These are absolutely adorable! I’m definitely making a batch for my “crabbie” Grandpa this year for his birthday! It’s a family joke and they’ll all adore these!

    Reply
  36. strangersintheearth.com says

    May 25, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    What a fun idea for summer. Too cute!

    Reply
  37. Anne Patterson says

    May 27, 2013 at 1:50 am

    Saw these on Pinterest. So cute! Can you tell me what brand the small circular peach candies are? I’ve only seen bigger ones… Thanks!

    Reply
  38. CBinLB says

    May 27, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    I have to tell you…. I love this idea so much that I’ve pinned it three times (didn’t mean to, but I kept coming back to it and pinning it).

    My maiden name was Crabb and we’re having a Crabb family reunion. Guess who will have the most popular dish at the potluck?

    Thanks so much for sharing this and all your other recipes. You really rock!

    Reply
  39. Kilee Nickels says

    May 28, 2013 at 3:02 am

    Those are so darling! I LOVE your ‘beauty shot’!

    Kilee

    Reply
  40. Sarah Wells says

    May 29, 2013 at 11:46 am

    SO cute! These cupcakes are so clever and adorable. I would love for you to share these cupcakes on my Sweet Tooth Tuesdays blog link party.
    http://sarahlynnssweets.blogspot.com/2013/05/sweet-tooth-tuesdays-3.html

    Reply
  41. Margaret Christensen says

    May 29, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    These cakes just make me smile. I don’t know if I could ever eat them they are too cute. Love it – had to pin it.

    Reply
  42. Lynn Huntley says

    June 9, 2013 at 2:25 am

    My Grandson will love these cupcakes!! How cute! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

    Reply
  43. Cindy deRosier says

    June 24, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    I’m the Editorial Assistant for Fun Family Crafts and I wanted to let you know that we have featured your adorable cupcakes! You can see them here:

    http://funfamilycrafts.com/crab-cakes/

    If you have other kid-friendly projects, we’d love it if you would submit them. If you would like to display a featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above. Thanks for a wonderful project idea!

    Reply
  44. Mariah says

    June 29, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    These are adorable and you certainly make decorating cute cupcakes look easy, I absolutely love them!

    Reply
  45. Amy of While Wearing Heels says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:18 am

    These are ADORABLE.

    Reply
  46. Tami McCoy says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Where did you find the right size round orange gummies?

    Reply
    • Jenn says

      October 27, 2013 at 11:51 pm

      I purchased the orange gummies from Save-On-Foods in one of their bulk gummy packs. they only had mixed colors so I had to go through and pick all of the orange ones out. I was short a few so I ran down and bought some regular orange gum drops out of the bulk bins and just sliced the round bottom off. Worked just as good!

      Reply
  47. Virginia Fynes says

    February 1, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Ba ha ha ha, these are crazy cute! LOVE them, and my kids will too!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      February 1, 2014 at 7:15 pm

      Thanks Virginia! They were lots of fun to put together and super easy!

      Reply
  48. debbie says

    March 4, 2014 at 3:36 am

    These are the cutest cupcakes! Can’t wait to try.

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      March 4, 2014 at 11:36 pm

      Thanks Debbie!

      Reply
  49. Brittany Lauren says

    April 12, 2014 at 4:07 am

    This is so creative! I would love to make something like this for my son’s birthday! I’ve been looking at fondant toppers but this is awesome instead!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      April 13, 2014 at 6:15 am

      Glad you like them! They are probably much quicker than the fondant toppers. I hope your son has a wonderful birthday! 🙂

      Reply
  50. E. Manley says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:53 am

    This is such a cute and fun idea. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  51. Author Mary elizabeth Hall says

    September 20, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    These are so adorable! We’re going to make them for our 7 year old daughter’s Luau Birthday Party!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      September 20, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      Oh good! Hope she has a wonderful birthday!

      Reply
  52. RachEl says

    May 31, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    Yum. These cupcakes are super cute too. Thanks for sharing on Small Victories Sunday link up.

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      June 1, 2015 at 2:34 am

      Thanks for hosting! 🙂

      Reply
  53. THe Swirl says

    June 1, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    These are so cute! We liked them so much that we made them and put some pictures up on our blog! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      June 2, 2015 at 4:13 am

      Cute! They looks great!

      Reply
  54. Aspen Jay says

    June 3, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    These cupcakes are so much fun! And now I want to throw a beach themed party! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      June 5, 2015 at 5:54 am

      lol! It’s always a good time for a beach themed party! 😉

      Reply
  55. maria magdalena says

    June 4, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Cute cupcakes! Thank you for linking your recipe to Creative K Kid’s Tasty Tuesdays’ party. I have pinned your post to the Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest board

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      June 5, 2015 at 5:53 am

      Thanks so much! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  56. Rhonda Gales says

    June 6, 2015 at 8:22 am

    These are adorable. They’re perfect for beach themed party or while vacationing at the beach. I’m so glad that you’re sharing your posts on Sunday’s Best. Sure hope to see you again next week.

    Reply
  57. Katherines Corner says

    June 7, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    These make me smile and a little hungry too. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo

    Reply
  58. Debi @ Surroundings by Debi says

    June 9, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    Love these crab cupcakes! They are adorable! I hope you can stop by and check out my Tuesday Treasures where I have featured you from the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!

    Reply
  59. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden says

    June 10, 2015 at 12:36 am

    These are so cute! what a smart idea! thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  60. christine says

    June 10, 2015 at 10:43 am

    OMG, these are so stink’n cute. I fell in love w/ them the second I saw them. So much so that I chose them as my feature pick for The Wednesday Roundup this week!!!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      June 11, 2015 at 6:10 am

      Thanks so much Christine and thank-you for hosting! 🙂

      Reply
    • Stretch says

      February 8, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      I might be beinatg a dead horse, but thank you for posting this!

      Reply
  61. kristine says

    June 13, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    These are adorable! Thanks so much for linkin up to Sunday FUNday! I’m featuring you at this weekend’s party!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      June 16, 2015 at 3:09 am

      Thanks so much! And thanks for hosting!

      Reply
  62. Ashley Tukiainen says

    July 2, 2018 at 12:29 am

    These are just the cutest cupcakes ever!!! Pinning for later <3

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      July 2, 2018 at 9:16 am

      Thanks Ashley! Glad you like them!

      Reply
  63. Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

    July 3, 2018 at 6:15 am

    These are the cutest cupcakes ever!! Saw them on Reader Tip Tuesday and had to check them out! PINNING!!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      July 3, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks so much Kelly!

      Reply
  64. Amy says

    July 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm

    These crab cupcakes turned out so cute. Thank you for sharing at Wonderful Wednesday.

    Reply
  65. Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather says

    July 4, 2018 at 7:04 am

    I love these crab cupcakes! I like how the graham cracker crumbs mimic sand…really clever 🙂 I also love your theme (I am a fellow Delightful Pro user)…your blog is beautiful! I always like seeing other Delightful Pro blogs.

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    • Jenn Lifford says

      July 4, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Thanks Marissa! I’ve liked the Delightful theme but I’m looking to change it. I’ve used it for a couple of years now and craving something new. lol!

      Reply
      • Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather says

        July 19, 2018 at 5:23 pm

        Nooo! I feel like there are so few Delightful users left! Haha just kidding, I get it…I do see the shortcomings it has in comparison to other themes. I will be interested to see what you change to. 🙂

        Reply
  66. Chas Greener says

    July 4, 2018 at 7:06 am

    Super cute and great for summer! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!

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    • Jenn Lifford says

      July 4, 2018 at 8:03 am

      Thanks so much Chas!

      Reply
  67. LINDA says

    July 5, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    Hi, love your post. I would like to invite you to come share this on the CLASSY FLAMINGOS BLOG PARTY held each Tuesday evening thru Friday. You’ll get large picture exposure and shout outs on all of my social media sites. And if you get PINKED you get even more exposure! I hope you’ll come by. poinsettiadr.com

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  68. Joanne @ No Plate Like Home says

    July 7, 2018 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    These are so cute! Perfect for beach party themes. I’m visiting from Weekend Potluck.

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      July 7, 2018 at 8:53 am

      Thanks Joanne! I appreciate you dropping by!

      Reply
  69. Beverly says

    July 7, 2018 at 9:55 am

    How adorable! These would be a hit at any party, not just for children! I know some adults who would love them, too. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. I’ll be featuring this post at today’s party. Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  70. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    July 7, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    I love these every time I see them! They make me smile. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!

    Reply
  71. Jann Olson says

    July 8, 2018 at 8:22 am

    These are so cute! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  72. indah nuria says

    July 9, 2018 at 3:17 am

    Those cupcakes look super cute indeed! I bet my kids will love them. I choose your post to be featured in this week’s #OMHGWW 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      July 9, 2018 at 8:35 am

      Thanks so much!! And thank-you for hosting! 🙂

      Reply
  73. Karren Haller says

    July 9, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    These little cupcakes are so cute, what a fun treat!!

    Thank you for sharing your article on Oh My Heartsie Girls WW Linkup, I have pinned to share your article and this week it is being featured on our party this week!

    Be sure to stop by and share again!! Wishing you a great week!

    Reply
  74. Angelina says

    July 10, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    These are SO CUTE!! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things! I’m featuring you this week and am so happy you joined us! Angelina @ Petite Haus!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      July 12, 2018 at 10:14 am

      Thanks so much Angelina! Hope your readers enjoy them!

      Reply
  75. Michele says

    July 13, 2018 at 6:50 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely adorable!!! I love them!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      July 13, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Michelle!

      Reply
  76. Miz Helen says

    July 17, 2018 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    Congratulations!
    We have enjoyed featuring your awesome post at Full Plate Thursday! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  77. Gary says

    March 30, 2019 at 5:02 am

    5 stars
    These look so cute.

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      March 31, 2019 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks! They were a big hit with the kids.

      Reply
  78. Sherri Silva says

    January 27, 2021 at 6:20 am

    Super cute… I’m throwing my daughter a Mermaid themed baby shower and I thought these would be great to just set on the dessert table.
    I’m just making the crabs this time but I’ll do the entire cupcake / crab for my next event. Thanks for sharing such a creative idea…SMS

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      February 1, 2021 at 9:31 pm

      I hope your daughter has a wonderful shower!

      Reply
  79. Anna says

    June 11, 2021 at 10:19 am

    These are the cutest crab theme treats ever! Totally doing these on vacation this summer with my nieces! Thank you for sharing your talents with others! (Ps- are the orange eyes, gumdrops?)

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      June 18, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      Thanks! Yes, those are just gumdrops sliced up. 🙂

      Reply
  80. Skinly says

    April 2, 2022 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe, I tried it and it was amazing! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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