Valentine’s Day Flower Cupcakes
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for sweethearts. It is for friends, co-workers, teachers, neighbors and family. Put together a fun treat for all of the loved ones in your life… I think this idea is so fun – sweets and flowers rolled into one. I started with a really simple cupcake (you can use any recipe – or box! – you like) and topped it with buttercream, oreos and a tulip. The tulips only cost $1 each at the grocery store, which brings the grant total to $15 for 1 dozen tulip cupcakes.
This is one of those creative ideas that takes no real artistry or skill – literally anyone can make it and it will look perfect… great for kids (or un-crafty boyfriends/husbands). The kids will have a great time dipping the icing in the oreos. Flower Cupcakes 12 cupcakes (jumbo cupcakes pictured) White or Brown Cupcake Papers 1 recipe of buttercream icing (recipe here) Piping Bag 8 oreo cookies 12 flowers* Start by pulverizing the oreos in a food processor or in a large ziplock and a rolling pin. Process or smash oreos until they are fine crumbs. Using a pastry bag (I love disposable ones), pipe buttercream frosting on the top of the cupcakes. Place the oreos in a shallow bowl. Dip the top of the frosted cupcakes into the oreos until all of the buttercream is covered. Place a tulip* (or other flower) in the top. *It is important to note, tulips are not edible flowers. Be sure to wrap the stems in plastic or put them in a plastic tube. Instead of the tulips, you could use any of the following flowers that are actually entirely or partially edible: Carnation Chrysanthemum Tuberous Begonia Gardenia Cornflower Nasturtium Violet Bellis perenis (English daisy) Hollyhock Lavender Gladiolus Evening Primrose Lilac Safflower Rose Sunflower Snapdragon Peony Phlox Pansy ‘Johnny Jump Up’
I first came up with this concept while planning a “Spring Shower” Bridal Shower… it works great with all spring flowers! More Homemade Valentine’s Day Ideas :
Valentine’s Day DIY Flowers – Get the step-by-step directions here!
Valentine’s Day Boxed Cupcakes – Get the step-by-step directions here!
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies –Get the step-by-step directions here!