Half the cupcakes that are made but not topped first.
After that, for the umbrella handle, slice a straw and insert it.
Pipe an umbrella shape and sprinkles on top of the pastel-colored frosting. Frost the tops.
Toasted coconut adds structure to these cupcakes, which are moistened with three kinds of milk: buttermilk, evaporated, and sweetened condensed.
Make your own buttermilk if you're out: After mixing 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup of milk, stir and set aside for five minutes.
The combination of a brown sugar cake mix with a little salty icing makes these salted caramel cupcakes the epitome of a perfect dessert.
The cherry on top would be a drizzle of caramel sauce and a pinch of flaky sea salt.