Cupcake Rose Bouquet
Who needs a dozen long stemmed roses when this cupcake rose bouquet is an option instead? Giving the gift of cupcakes in this lovely presentation will bring a smile to anyone's face. While you could make this for Mother's Day, birthdays, teacher appreciation day, Father's Day, you really don't have to wait for a particular holiday on the calendar. Any day will do!
I hope you'll enjoy making this cupcake rose bouquet as much as I did. I originally saw the idea for a cupcake bouquet on pinterest and knew I had to try it myself.Supplies:
Mini cupcakes
Icing
Flower pot or other container
Popsicle sticks or Lollipop Sticks
Styrofoam base
Green tissue paper
Step 1: Bake your cupcakes and allow to cool. Poke a small hole in the base of the cupcake
with a toothpick. This is similar to pre-drilling a hole in wood. Making the small hole with
the toothpick first allows the popsicle stick to go into the cupcake with less effort.
Step 2: Put the sticks into the cupcakes. If the cupcakes seem to fall off the sticks,
just melt some chocolate and dip the sticks into the chocolate first before putting them into the cupcakes.
I didn't have that trouble with these mini cupcakes but regular-sized cupcakes might need the extra step.
Step 3: Insert your Styrofoam into the base of the container. You'll need a snug fit so press it in tightly
or use some floral tape (or glue) to secure the base to the container.I added some green tissue paper
fringed to look like grass. Other options are things like parsley or Easter basket grass.
Step 4: This is the only tricky part to this process and it isn't hard to master at all! Go on, try it!
Using a star shaped icing tip, start in the middle of the cupcake.
Step 5: Continue to swirl the icing around in a circle all the way out to the edge of the cupcake.
Look how easy that was-- it's a rose!
Step 6: Keep making roses until your cupcake bouquet is full and beautiful. I used a dozen mini cupcakes in this bouquet.Wouldn't this cupcake bouquet be sweet on a dessert table at a baby shower or wedding shower?Or make them for Mom just in time for Mother's Day? If you are unsure of your icing decorating skills, take a shortcut. I saw a dozen mini cupcakes packaged for sale at Whole Foods last weekend and the icing pattern was in the shape of these sweet roses.Use different colors and themes throughout the year and this will become a favorite way for you to enjoy eating (and looking at!) cupcakes. Do you have cookies in mind for a bouquet? Here is the same concept with a cookie flower bouquet.
Looking for a healthier edible bouquet? Try this fruit flower bouquet or this green fruit and vegetable arrangement.
Holly Baker started the food blog, A Baker's House, in 2011. She is the writer, recipe creator, and photographer for the site. Holly loves to bake and shares recipes for gluten free food, canning recipes, as well as traditional desserts too. Her recipes and food photography have been highlighted by BuzzFeed, Reader's Digest, and She Knows.
Thanks for your comment, Kelley. Have a Happy Mother's Day!
So glad you like it. I appreciate your comment!
You are so sweet to share such a kind comment with me. Thanks so much! Enjoy your weekend, too!
Thanks for stopping by! Comments make my day! Enjoy your weekend too.
Wish I could take credit but I saw this idea on Pinterest and HAD to try it. Pinterest can be so much fun!
You were so kind to host me on your blog. Thanks for your support and encouragement!
Hi Lee, So very nice to meet you! Thanks for following along, I appreciate it. I am a beginner at icing-- it's a lot easier than it looks but I know I need a lot of practice to become more consistent.
So glad you like it! Hope your family is feeling better soon. My two boys are home sick today too. : (
Have a great week!
Oh my gosh these are so cute!! Can't wait to try them!!!
What a fun idea you have to host Project Pinterest! Thanks again!
Thanks so much for following along! I'd love to join your link up party and will check it out tonight. Having some computer issues at the moment but will stop by once they are resolved. Have a great night!
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your comment. I would love to learn more about icing techniques and will keep working on it this summer. Have a good night!
This is SO adorable!! I LOVE it!!
Thanks so much for checking out my blog and for following along. Glad you like this cupcake treat. It was really easy to make and looks so sweet on the table.
This is adorable! What a lovely idea for a party!
So glad you've found something you like here on my blog. I think these cupcakes are so sweet and may have to come up with another reason to make them-- a party, a dinner with friends or just a fun surprise for the kids.
Thanks for stopping by! I'd love to join your link up party, thanks!
Thanks so much! You've made my day! Can't wait to see the other features on your site, I'll pop over there now. : )
Hi Sherry, thanks for your comment. I agree- this is a creative use of cupcakes but I can't take credit for it at all! I saw it on pinterest and the link is in the post. Gotta love all the great ideas on Pinterest! Holly
Thanks for linking up to my party! I'm featuring this tomorrow! I would love for you to stop by and grab a featured button.
What a great treat to give someone! You have some great recipes on here! And thanks for your comment on my Summer Badges!
Best,
RM, Home Confetti
Treats good enough for the Queen of Hearts in Alice and Wonderland... thanks for sharing these on foodie friday. I will pin this too.
I found this originally on Pinterest and just love getting and sharing ideas there. thanks for stopping by!