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With Spring around the corner, it is only fitting to celebrate the arrival of the new season. It is ultimately a season of renewal – flowers spring up, birds return and warmer weather finally comes. The best way to celebrate the arrival of a new season – is with food. Specifically, cupcakes. There are tons of cupcake ideas out there. Too many to count. However, the best way to celebrate Spring is with flower cupcakes. They are a tasty way to enjoy the flowers blooming around us and the arrival of the season.
How Do We Make Flower Cupcakes?
The base for the majority of these cupcakes are the same. Each recipe stresses the importance of waiting for the cupcake to be completely cooled before applying the frosting. You don’t want the frosting to melt after all that work! The trick to making good floral cupcakes is the frosting. Most people would recommend a sturdy frosting, such as a meringue or buttercream frosting. Being sturdy enough to hold on the piped flowers, buttercream is the most preferred frosting. Regardless of which frosting, it must have a medium, smooth consistency when piping the flowers. There are lots of different techniques for piping flowers on cupcakes.
Each recipe below has their own spin on piping floral decorations on their cupcakes. Some recipes have more tools to piping than others. There are recipes below that are ornate, and others that are as simple as adding a candied flower to the cupcake. There are recipes for the novice baker to the advanced baker. It does take practice to be consistent with the flowers, but the end result is beautiful. It is a fun baking project to do with kids or a weekend activity to do by yourself. Think about how blown away your friends and family will be.
There are lots of great holidays in the Spring season that flower cupcakes would be perfect for. Mother’s Day, baby showers, bridal showers, tea parties and Easter, are just a few warm weather holidays and events. Scroll below for a roundup of the best floral cupcake recipes. From daisy cupcakes to wildflower cupcakes, there is a cupcake recipe for each person.
Flower Cupcakes
These daisy cupcakes are fairly easy to make and the perfect daisy cupcake for beginner bakers.
How gorgeous are these daisy cupcakes! These do require a few more materials, but I think they are totally worth it.
Let your creativity shine with these beautiful floral cupcakes. This recipe is perfect for those who are more health conscious – it uses ground almonds and natural food coloring.
These are almost too pretty to eat! These are actually very easy to make and uses different piping techniques to achieve the beautiful aesthetic.
These gorgeous cupcakes are very easy to make. This recipe shows how easy it is to make these pink and purple floral cupcakes.
These are perfect for Mother’s Day! How beautiful are these to give to your mom, aunt or grandmother for Mother’s Day.
Lemon and lavender cupcakes are perfect for a tea party with friends. These are such a whimsical treat that will wow your friends.
Put a creative spin to your cupcakes with hydrangea cupcakes. They are the perfect Spring cupcake and look delectable.
If you’re looking for a bridal shower treat, these rose cupcakes are it! There is no doubt that your guests will take pictures and want the recipe.
If you want something more unique and creative, these floral cupcakes are it. These will steal the show and people will think these were professionally done.
This is also a very easy cupcake to make. These require only one tip and fairly easy to make.
These cupcakes are inspired by the famous Carrie scene in Sex and the City when she goes to Magnolia Bakery. They are a fluffy yellow cake with a delicious pink buttercream. Delicious!
If you’re looking for an easy, yet appealing cupcake these are it. These are also a quick recipe to whip up.
These chocolate cupcakes are loaded with chocolate flavor. If you have a special someone who loves chocolate, these daisy cupcakes are perfect.
These are a quirky take on floral cupcakes. These are perfect for a child’s birthday. They have all the kids favorites: Oreos, cake, and buttercream.
There is nothing better than meringue, in my humble opinion. The icing is vanilla meringue and topped with an edible flower.
The two-tone effect of these beautiful roses give these floral cupcakes a realistic look. White and pink buttercream are topped off on a vanilla cupcake.
Who doesn’t love a box of roses? The rose cupcakes are perfect for Valentine’s Day or just to show love to someone.
The chocolate flowers are made from candy melts. These flowers are intricate and a beautiful take on floral cupcakes.
Perfect for the vanilla lover in your life: vanilla buttercream frosting topped on a vanilla cupcake.
If you are vegan and gluten-free, these gorgeous floral cupcakes are great. These are also sweetened with dates and the icing is made from Japanese potatoes!
These look like a work of art! These are a fun afternoon or weekend project to do with kids or friends. The best part is eating it afterwards.
Lemon and marshmallow make a delectable combination with these cupcakes. The lemon and marshmallow provide the best sweet and sour combination in a bite.
How cute are the sprinkles in the middle! These sunflower cupcakes are not as difficult as they may appear.
These remind me of my own bridal shower. There were plenty of sunflowers and these would have been the perfect cupcakes!
