{"id":5938,"date":"2020-09-11T13:52:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T12:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/bpa\/education\/how-to-make-mermaid-cupcakes-and-other-ocean-inspired-desserts\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T11:07:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T10:07:50","slug":"how-to-make-mermaid-cupcakes-and-other-ocean-inspired-desserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/bpa\/blog\/how-to-make-mermaid-cupcakes-and-other-ocean-inspired-desserts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Mermaid Cupcakes \u2013 and Other Ocean-Inspired Desserts"},"content":{"rendered":"

From SpongeBob and the Little Mermaid to David Attenborough\u2019s Blue Planet. Our oceans are a source of fascination and inspiration for young and old alike. If your little ones are as besotted by the endless blue as we are, there are lots of ways to incorporate their interest into your usual rainy-day activities \u2013 with baking being one of them.<\/p>\n

Mermaid cupcakes, starfish biscuits, octopus marshmallow pops. These are just a handful of the bakes you can create to indulge your child\u2019s love for sea and sugar. Whether they have a favourite fish or are mad about whales and dolphins. Marine life is easy to recreate in baked form, so get creative and plunge into the depths for new ideas.<\/p>\n

To help inspire you and your child\u2019s next ocean-inspired baking session, here are a few recipes for you to try \u2013 perfect for rainy day fun or in preparation for a sea-themed celebration. There are also a few recipes to help you get more fruit and veg into your little ones.<\/p>\n

Mermaid Cupcakes<\/h2>\n

Mermaids may be a fantasy, but they\u2019re often children\u2019s first introduction to the sea. Since Ariel splashed onto our screens in 1989, youngsters have dreamt of enchanted kingdoms beneath the waves. So if your child loves all things Little Mermaid, have a go at these charming mermaid cupcakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Soft sponge, delicious icing and the instantly-recognisable image of the mermaid\u2019s tail; what little girl or little boy would say \u2018no\u2019 to these beautiful cupcakes at their sea-themed birthday party? For the best results, you\u2019ll need to set your mermaid tails overnight. That way, when you place them in the fondant icing, there\u2019s less chance of a belly flop.<\/p>\n

Starfish Cookies<\/h2>\n

Cookies are an easy bake to make with little ones in tow. They offer lots of ways to get creative and nail that under-the-sea theme. Head online in search of ocean-themed cookie cutters, and there are all sorts of designs to choose from. From turtles and sharks to the classic starfish.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re armed with your chosen cookie cutters, take a look at this easy-to-follow recipe for under the sea cookies<\/a>. With just a handful of ingredients, you and yours can whip up a huge batch of ocean-inspired bickies. Whether that\u2019s a family of mermaids, a group of starfish or a school of multi-coloured fish.<\/p>\n

Octopus Cake<\/h2>\n

Octopuses<\/a> are incredible creatures, and their otherworldly, alien appearance<\/a> makes them a big character beneath the waves. Little ones, in particular, love their brightly-coloured tentacles and bulging eyes. You can make these features central to your cute, edible replica.<\/p>\n

If your child is a fan of all things aquatic, an octopus cake is sure to be a big hit. This might sound like a tricky undertaking for amateur bakers. What with eight tentacles to contend with. However, there are loads of different ways to give your creation a cute finish while keeping the design relatively straightforward. For a little inspiration, we love this Octopus cake design<\/a> \u2013 though it\u2019s almost too cute to cut into.<\/p>\n

Under the Sea Cake Pops<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re planning a party or just want something cute to add to their school lunchbox. Under the sea, cake pops<\/a> are a simple sweet treat you can easily put together at home. The great thing about cake pops is that they\u2019re a delicious morsel without the high-calorie count. So, you can easily control how much sugar your child gets from their ocean-inspired bakes.<\/p>\n

Cake pops may be a little tricky to master. But, they\u2019re a great bake to have in your arsenal for parties or when your kids have friends over. Once you have the basic spherical shape, it\u2019s just a matter of adding icing layer by layer. There are loads of different under the sea characters you can recreate in a cake \u2013 from crabs to seahorses.<\/p>\n

Ocean Jelly Cups<\/h2>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love jelly? Refreshing, squidgy and low in calories, it\u2019s been the dessert of choice for parents and kids alike for decades. And now, it\u2019s getting an under-the-sea makeover, with this simple recipe for ocean jelly cups<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A \u2018why didn\u2019t I think of that?!\u2019 idea, this neat little recipe is the ideal addition to your ocean-themed get-together. All you need is some blue jelly, fish-themed gummy sweets, and a few ladyfingers to act as a seabed. Then you’re ready to make your very own seascape. You can also get the same effect on a much larger scale if you don\u2019t want to make individual glasses; Just grab a good-sized glass bowl, and you can make an ocean\u2019s worth of jelly for your family to dive into.<\/p>\n

\u2018Catch of the Day\u2019 Snack Plate<\/h2>\n

As parents, we\u2019re always looking for ways to get more of the good stuff in our kids. Creating themed meals from fruit and veg is a simple tactic you can use to up their intake to hit that five-a-day. Here, these eye-pleasing recipes<\/a> show you how to put together a colourful sea-themed plate using fruits and veg. Perfect for an imaginative afternoon snacking with none of the bad stuff.<\/p>\n

There are dozens of ways you can dice, slice and chop up seasonal fruits and veggies to create a marine-inspired scene your little ones will love to munch on. <\/p>\n

Turtle Bread<\/h2>\n

Baking bread is an essential skill all kids should learn, and this wonderful recipe from Betty Crocker<\/a> is the perfect introduction for kids who admire marine life. With all the elements of a classic yeast bread, your child will learn the elements of kneading, rising, proofing and baking, and then have the pleasure of tucking into a bread version of one of the most-loved animals of the deep: the sea turtle.<\/p>\n

Of course, a sea turtle isn\u2019t the only seafaring critter you can transform into a charming bread loaf. Once you and your little one have mastered the fundamentals of baking bread, the world\u2019s your oyster! With ocean-inspired designs \u2013 from blue whale bloomers to starfish sourdough.<\/p>\n

We hope this collection of recipes takes you beneath the waves in search of your next baked creations. Remember, if you and your kids need a little inspiration, Blue Planet Aquarium puts on a wonderful display of exotic marine life. For more information or to buy your tickets, <\/strong>visit the homepage<\/strong><\/a> or call us on 0151 357 8804.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To help inspire you and your child\u2019s next ocean-inspired baking session, here are a few recipes for you to try \u2013 perfect for rainy day fun or in preparation for a sea-themed celebration. There are also a few recipes to help you get more fruit and veg into your little ones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2591,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to make mermaid cupcakes and other oceanic desserts - Blue Planet<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you on the hunt for some ocean-inspired baking projects? 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