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How to Make Sunflower Cupcakes That Will Brighten Your Day

Delight your taste buds with these delicious and cute sunflower cupcakes! Learn how to make this fun treat with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these sunflower cupcakes will brighten up your day!

Sweeten Your Day with These Beautiful Sunflower Cupcakes!

Sunflower cupcakes are a great addition to any occasion that calls for a bright and cheerful dessert. These delicious treats are a great idea for birthdays, baby showers, a summer picnic or any event that could use a touch of sunshine.

With their sunny yellow petals made from homemade frosting and chocolate center, these cupcakes are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. 

Ready to make your own sunflower cupcakes that will brighten up your day? Read on for the easy sunflower cupcakes recipe! 

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How to Make Sunflower Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Preparation Instructions:

Bake cupcakes per recipe in a cupcake pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

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In a large bowl, make the frosting using an electric mixer. 

Mix in yellow food coloring until the frosting reaches a deep yellow color 

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Place frosting in a piping bag with a Wilton Tip #70 (leaf tip) to make the petals 

Place a small dab of frosting directly in the center of the cupcake and place the mini Oreo on top of each cupcake. 

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Pipe petal layers from the cookie towards the outer edge of the cupcakes. 

Continue with remaining cupcakes. 

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Tips for Making Perfect Sunflower Cupcakes

To ensure that your sunflower cupcakes turn out perfect every time, it’s important to follow a few tips. 

  • First, make sure that the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting them. This will prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off. 
  • Use a buttercream frosting for a sturdy base that will hold its shape well. 
  • Use a cream cheese frosting in place of the vanilla buttercream. 
  • Use a steady hand when piping the frosting onto the cupcakes. This will help create the distinct sunflower petal design. 
  • To create the sunflower petals, use a petal piping tip to pipe small petals around the edge of the cupcake. Work your way around the cupcake, piping slightly overlapping petals until you have a full circle.
  • Don’t be afraid to experiment with different frosting colors to create unique and beautiful sunflower designs.
  • For something different in the center of the sunflower, use a candy melt or pipe a small circle of chocolate buttercream frosting and top with chocolate sprinkles or mini chocolate chips. You can also use a small amount of yellow frosting for the center if you prefer.
  • To add some texture and dimension to the sunflower petals, use a toothpick or small spatula to gently pull the edges of the petals outward.
  • If you want to make your cupcakes even more festive, you can place them in sunflower cupcake liners or decorate the base of the cupcakes with green frosting to resemble green leaves.
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Sunflower Cupcakes FAQs

How do I store the decorated oreo sunflower cupcakes?

Store the decorated cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you’re in a warmer climate or the cupcakes have a perishable filling, you may need to store them in the fridge.

Sunflower Cupcakes

Cheerful Sunflower Cupcakes Recipe

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Delight your taste buds with these delicious and cute sunflower cupcakes! Learn how to make this fun treat with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these sunflower cupcakes will brighten up your day!

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix & water, eggs, oil per box directions
  • Vanilla Classic Buttercream
  • Yellow food coloring
  • Mini Oreo cookies

Instructions

Bake cupcakes per recipe in a cupcake pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

In a large bowl, make the frosting using an electric mixer. 

Mix in yellow food coloring until the frosting reaches a deep yellow color 

Place frosting in a piping bag with a Wilton Tip #70 (leaf tip) to make the petals 

Place a small dab of frosting directly in the center of the cupcake and place the mini Oreo on top of each cupcake. 

Pipe petal layers from the cookie towards the outer edge of the cupcakes. 

Continue with remaining cupcakes. 

Notes

How do I store the decorated oreo sunflower cupcakes?

Store the decorated cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you're in a warmer climate or the cupcakes have a perishable filling, you may need to store them in the fridge.

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