Description
How to Make Gorgeous Flower Cupcakes for Baby Showers and Spring Parties
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of vanilla or chocolate cake mix (or homemade cake recipe of your choice)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (or heavy cream for a richer texture)
- Gel food coloring (choose pastel shades for a spring theme or vibrant shades for more color)
- Cupcake liners (preferably white or pastel colors)
- Floral decorating tips (such as Wilton 104, 125, and 21)
- Sugar pearls or edible glitter (optional for added elegance)
- Fresh edible flowers (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by preparing your cupcakes according to the instructions on the box (or your homemade recipe). Fill each cupcake liner with batter, filling it about 2/3 of the way full to allow room for the cupcakes to rise. Bake according to the package instructions or your recipe’s baking time, typically around 18-22 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. After that, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- While your cupcakes are cooling, you can prepare the buttercream frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Once the frosting is ready, divide it into separate bowls if you plan to use multiple colors. Add your gel food coloring to each bowl, starting with a small amount and adding more until you achieve the desired color.
- Now for the fun part—decorating! Start by fitting your piping bag with a petal tip, such as Wilton 104. Fill your piping bag with the colored frosting. To pipe a flower, begin by creating a small cone of frosting in the center of the cupcake. Then, pipe the petals around the center, working in a circular pattern. You can use a Wilton 125 or Wilton 21 tip for larger petals or to create ruffled effects.
- Once your flowers are piped, you can add additional touches. Sprinkle sugar pearls in the center of the flowers for a bit of sparkle, or use edible glitter to give them a delicate shine. If you’re feeling fancy, top each cupcake with a fresh edible flower like a violet or pansy for extra beauty and flair.
- Once all your cupcakes are decorated, place them on a baby shower dessert table or spring-themed buffet. These cupcakes are as delicious as they are beautiful, and they’re sure to be the star of the show.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg