These delightful and easy flower-shaped cupcakes are a lovely idea for birthdays, Mother’s Day, and Easter. The flowers are created with marshmallows, so no piping skills required.
Ingredients
Decoration
- 8 large marshmallows
- ½ cup assorted colored sprinkles
- 8 candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
Frosting
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Cupcakes
- 6 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
- 2 small eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 8 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
Step 2
Combine 6 1/2 tablespoons butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
Step 3
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and add to the batter. Beat for another 5 minutes. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 14 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool, about 20 minutes. Cupcakes sink slightly after baking, which is fine as it creates a flat surface for the flowers.
Step 5
Combine 1/4 cup butter and cream cheese in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add confectioner's sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract after half the confectioners' sugar is incorporated. Set aside.
Step 6
Pour colored sugar into different small bowls. Cut each large marshmallow into 5 slices. Dip marshmallow pieces with the cut side down into one of the colors so the sugar will stick to the marshmallow. Repeat with the other marshmallows and different colors.
Step 7
Spread a layer of frosting over each cupcake. Arrange 5 marshmallow slices on each cupcake in the shape of flower petals. Place a candy-colored chocolate piece in the middle.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 400 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat12g | 58% |
Cholesterol83mg | 28% |
Sodium125mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate50g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars29g | |
Protein3g | |
Calcium54mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium80mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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