Easy Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

Looking for a quick and delightful way to add a pop of color and creativity to your cupcakes? Whether you’re dressing up store bought favorites or enhancing your homemade masterpieces, these Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes are the perfect solution. Not only are they incredibly easy to make, but they also add a whimsical touch to any occasion. Here’s your step by step guide to crafting these sweet floral garnishes. You can also watch me make these HERE!

Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need:

• Large marshmallows
• A pair of clean, sharp scissors
• Yellow M&Ms (or any small candy of a similar size for the center)
• Your favorite cupcakes

Creating Your Marshmallow Flowers:

1. Prepare Your Workspace: Begin by setting up a clean, dry workspace. Have your cupcakes ready for decoration, and pour out some yellow M&Ms into a small bowl so they’re easy to grab.

2. Cutting the Marshmallows: Take a large marshmallow and turn it on its side. Using your scissors, make four deep cuts into the marshmallow. Be careful not to cut all the way through; you want the pieces to stay connected at the base.

3. Shaping the Flowers: Gently separate the marshmallow sections to spread them out into a flower shape. This might take a bit of practice to perfect, but the effort is well worth it. If the petals stick together, lightly dust your fingers with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

4. Adding the Center: Take a yellow M&M and press it gently into the center of your marshmallow flower. The candy adds a fun pop of color to middle of your flower, completing the look.

5. Placing the Flowers on Cupcakes: Carefully place each marshmallow flower on top of a frosted cupcake. You can use a bit of extra frosting to help secure the flower in place if needed.

6. Enjoy Your Beautiful Creations: Once all your cupcakes are topped with these charming marshmallow flowers, take a step back to admire your work. These cupcakes are now ready to be the centerpiece of your dessert table or a sweet surprise for any occasion. We used these for a sweet spring brunch you can read more about HERE!

Tips for Perfect Marshmallow Flowers:

• Practice Makes Perfect: Don’t worry if your first few flowers aren’t perfect. With a little practice, you’ll find the technique that works best for you.
• Color Variations: Feel free to experiment with different colors of marshmallows and candies to create a variety of flowers.
• Flavor Twists: For an extra touch of flavor, consider using flavored marshmallows or adding a drop of food coloring and sprinkles to white marshmallows for customize hues.
• Presentation: For a garden-themed presentation, arrange your cupcakes on a platter with green-colored coconut shreds to mimic grass.

Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes are not just desserts, they’re conversation starters and mood lifters. Whether for a birthday party, a casual gathering, or just a fun baking project with the kids, these edible blossoms promise to make any day a bit brighter. Dive into this simple, enjoyable project, and transform your cupcakes into blooming beauties!

You can watch a video of me making these HERE 🙂