Memorial Day is almost here, and whatever your weekend plans entail, we can't think of a better way to celebrate than with a special sweet treat. Whether you prefer a classic patriotic theme or want to get inventive with cupcakes that look like they just came off the grill, stock up on some sugar, heat up the oven, and get baking!
Natalie's Cake Pops came up with the most realistic take on watermelon cake pops — right down to the chocolate chip "seeds."
My Juice Cup took a creative approach to these red, white, and blue cake pops and displayed them (sans sticks) as an American flag.
No, we didn't accidentally include burgers in a dessert gallery. These incredibly realistic cupcake burgers are the genius product of Pardon My Crumbs and would be perfect for your Memorial Day barbecue.
We love the old-school feel of these vintage-y pinwheel cupcake toppers, made from fondant by Celebrating Moments by Marcie.
Nestingproject, a member of the POPSUGAR Food community, shared this delicious recipe for orange creamsicle cupcakes, which would be oh so refreshing on a hot Summer afternoon. Source: POPSUGAR user Nestingproject
Make cake pops an easy take-home favor by wrapping them in cellophane and displaying them near your party's exit.
Hot Tamales and chocolate cupcakes make for a barbecue treat that's simply en fuego — from Life's a Batch.
My Juice Cup transformed Bakerella's cake pop recipe into these mini cupcake-cake pop combos.
The perfect party favor that guests can take on the go, these patriotic Cupcakes in a Jar are the brainchild of Glorious Treats and were featured on The TomKat Studio. Originally intended for a July 4 treat, they're perfect for any Summer holiday.
Style Me Pretty's DIY tutorial gives any dessert a charming, retro edge. These would be a great craft for kids at a Memorial Day party!
Mommy Topics combines two cookout faves — pie and cupcakes — for a Memorial Day sweet treat that's sure to wow a crowd.
A new twist on an old favorite, Love From the Oven's Push Pops feature sweet layers of red and blue frosting.
Inspired by the old-school ice cream truck fave, these red, white, and blue cupcakes were reinterpreted from the classic pops by Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
Using three lollipop sticks instead of one turns your cupcakes into minigrills! Duncan Hines's clever recipe uses Tootsie Rolls, jellybeans, Mike & Ikes, and a detailed combo of Starbursts and caramel for realistic candy "meat."
Swapping out ice cream with a frosted cupcake is Love From the Oven's answer to the issue of the melting ice cream cone.
Simple yet fun, a platter full of red, white, and blue Jello is a refreshing finish to a Memorial Day barbecue! Source: Gimme Some Oven
Talk about biting into a surprise! These red, white, and blue raspberry candy bars from Cherry Tea Cakes will give kids a great patriotic surprise when they take their first bite! Source: Cherry Tea Cakes
Barbecues aren't reserved for burgers and hot dogs; check out these cookie tacos made from split cookies filled with crushed chocolate biscuits, dried fruit, and coconut over on Amy Atlas's site. Source: Amy Atlas
How fun is this burger cake that uses two cakes and colored icing to simulate the real thing? Source: Coco Cake Land