Make Summer Even Sweeter with These Blissful Beach-inspired Cakes ...

If you've got a special occasion coming up where you need to whip up a cake or some other sweet treat, why not go with a fun beach theme? Beaches not only scream summer, but there are so many fun ways to decorate. If you need some cute ideas for a summer soiree, look no further!
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Blue and white beach wedding cake complete with beach chairs and starfish!
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The kiddos will love these gummi octopus cupcakes!
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So cute! Swedish fish, cocktail umbrellas, and sand make this creamy jello pie so festive and fun.
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Flip flop cookies make a quick and easy treat for a BBQ or picnic.
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Perfect for the mermaid in your life.
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Bright, cheery flip flops make the perfect cake for any occasion.
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Love the beautiful colors and details on this cake!
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What could be better than bears on a beach?
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Planning a summer baby or bridal shower? Why not try a sandcastle cake with flip flop cookies?
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A colorful Hawaiian-themed cake for kids of all ages.
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Easy and unexpected oyster cookies!
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Buckets of sand, friendly crabs, and beach mementos.
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A tasty way to celebrate an under-the-sea wedding.
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If you can't quite make it to the beach for your birthday, at least make your cake look like one!
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Ombre cakes have a special place in my heart and tummy.
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Here's another similar ombre cake topped with molded candy sea shells.
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Square cake with edible sand and flip flops
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Almost too pretty to eat!
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I love this idea! If you don't have the time to make a cake, a cupcake with some crumbled graham crackers, a Teddy Graham, and an umbrella and you're set.
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So many great details in this ocean-inspired cake.
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Another fine idea for a baby or bridal shower.
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These cupcakes are simple, but still sophisticated if I may say.
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Who knew sliced almonds could make such a creative cookie.
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Obsessed with these cookies! So cute and I love that they're heart-shaped.
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Marshmallow pops are a fun alternative to a cake or cookies.
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Yummy cake pops with colorful sugar-need I say more?
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This beach cake is the whole enchilada!
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Teddy Grahams sure know how to party!
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Surf's up.
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Grab some jellies and customize some boring cupcakes.
Are you ready to get baking? There are so many creative cooks out there and I love admiring their hard work! Have you ever made a beach-themed cake?