Quick and easy marshmallow cupcakes recipe from scratch. Transform chocolate cupcakes to flower pots. You can do this by filling them with vanilla marshmallow fluff, topping them with marshmallow frosting and then decorating with fluffy marshmallows and colorful sugar.
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Many of you have made my Chocolate Pudding Pots (Dirt Pudding Cups) and these Easy Flower Cupcakes (Fondant Pansy) for Earth Day as well as Spring and Summer parties. Next time, you can also make today's dessert for those events. It's the perfect cupcake decorating technique for beginners. You don't need fondant or fancy tools either.
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Key ingredients
- Chocolate cupcakes- A delicious choice and the recipe is found below.
- Marshmallows- Either large or mini can be used.
- Marshmallow frosting- Pairs well with the marshmallows.
- Marshmallow fluff-
- Small candies- I used jelly beans, but you can use other small candies.
- Colored sugar- Make your own or purchase from the store.
Variations
- Try other cupcake flavors- Such as Best Easy Vanilla Cupcakes (Soft & Moist), Rainbow Cupcakes (With Cake Mix), or Champagne Cupcakes.
- Pair with another frosting- Some of my favorites are Best American Buttercream Frosting (Easy), Best Cream Cheese Frosting (Stable), and Cooked Flour Buttercream (Ermine Frosting).
- Instead of jelly beans- Use M&Ms, skittles, or other small round candies.
- Place colored marshmallows- On top instead of white to add more whimsy.
- Try a different filling- Like Nutella, Strawberry Jam, or Biscoff cookie butter.
- Use large marshmallows- For bigger flowers and a different overall look.
- Add more floral treats- To add to the overall look by making Red Rose Cupcakes, Daisy Cupcakes, or check out my Russian Piping Tips Tutorial for more options.
- Make mini flowers- By using a mini cupcake pan and making smaller pots.
How to make easy old fashioned marshmallow cupcakes recipe from scratch?
1. Fill mini flower pots- With 1 tablespoon jelly beans .
2. Place frosted cupcake- Inside the pot.
3. Spread additional frosting on top- Smooth it out with a spatula.
4. Cut marshmallows- And place them in a bowl of colored sugar.
5. Mix with a spoon- Until the sticky side is covered with sugar.
6. Place marshmallows- On top of the cupcake starting at the edge.
7. Continue placing marshmallows-Working towards the center.
8. Place a small jelly bean at the center- And enjoy!
Tip and techniques for flower pot cupcakes
- Presentation is key- Create a scene. I placed these cupcakes on a dish filled with crushed Oreos to create the illusion of dirt. You can also add some stone, flower or bird shaped candies. For fun and a pop of color, toss some jelly beans, making them perfect for Easter.
- Allow cupcakes to cool- Before decorating them so that the icing doesn't melt.
- Jelly beans are optional- However, if gives a fun surprise and helps the cupcakes gain height as well.
- Double the batch- And this will be perfect for a big party.
- Don't over-mix batter- Because this yields chewy cupcakes.
- Use room temperature ingredients- When baking cupcakes so that the ingredients mix well together.
- Ensure proper measurements- Because baking is like chemistry where everything should be more precise for best results.
- Be sure to use kitchen sheers- To cute marshmallows and not your regular scissors for sanitation reasons. Also be sure to clean shortly after to prevent stuck on food.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Cut a regular sized marshmallow in half and place it in the center of your liner. Then pour cupcake batter on top and bake. However, it will melt and ooze out and look a bit messy when fully baked. Instead, I suggest baking your cupcakes first and letting them cool. Then, fill them with marshmallow fluff. Same delicious flavor but a much better appearance.
They were most likely over baked or baked at a very high temperature.
For a DIY homemade substitute, add some granulated sugar in a small bowl. Add a few drops of liquid food coloring and mix with a spoon, fork or whisk until the color is evenly distributed. You can mix everything together in a Ziploc bag too for quick cleanup.
Storage
- Refrigerate- In a sealed container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze- The cupcakes and frosting separate for up to 1 month. Then thaw and assemble as per instructions below.
- Room temperature- These can be left on the counter for about 2-3 hours.
- Make ahead- These can easily be made 1 day in advance if kept in the fridge.
More marshmallow desserts
- Easy Marshmallow Pops (For Many Holidays)
- Fantasy Fudge (With Marshmallow Creme)
- Chocolate Marshmallow Cake (Heart Cake)
- Easy Lamb Cake (With Marshmallows)
- Rice Krispie Treats
Recipe
Easy Marshmallow Cupcakes (Flower Pot)
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Ingredients
- 24 Chocolate cupcakes
- 4 cups Marshmallow frosting
- 1.5 cups Marshmallow fluff
- 2 cups Jelly beans Or any round candy you like such as m&m or Skittles.
- 1 bag Marshmallows 10 oz. bag. You can also use mini marshmallows to make small petals or large marshmallows to make larger petals.
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar Divide the sugar into a few smaller cups and color each batch with a few of drops of liquid food coloring.
Instructions
- Bake chocolate cupcakes and allow them to cool fully to room temperature.
- While the cupcakes are baking and cooling, prepare the frosting.
- Fill each cupcake with marshmallow fluff. Check out this detailed post on How to Make Filled Cupcakes (Stuffed Cupcakes)
- Spread a thin layer of icing on top of each cupcake with a spatula. It does not need to be perfectly smooth.
- Fill each mini plastic flower pot with about 1 tablespoon of jelly beans. This is optional. My family likes the little hidden surprise.
- Place the frosted cupcake in each pot on top of the jelly beans.
- Spread some more frosting on top of the cupcake and use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Cut each marshmallow diagonally with scissors.
- Place them in a bowl of colored sugar.
- Mix with a spoon until the sticky side is fully covered in colorful sugar.
- Stick them on top of your frosted cupcakes. Start from the outer edge and work your way inwards. Make one row of petals, then a second row, then a third row e.t.c until the top is completely covered in petals.
- Place a small jelly bean or m&m candy in the center and you are done. Enjoy.
Notes
- To make colorful sugar, just add a few drops of liquid food coloring of your choice and mix until evenly combined. You can do this in a Ziploc bag too which is less messy than doing it in a bowl.
- Make sure your cupcakes cool fully before you decorate them or else the icing will melt and you will end up with a sticky mess.
- You don't need to add jelly beans at the bottom of the flower pots. It is optional. The reason I added them is because kids love fun surprises like this. Also, it gives the cupcakes some height and allows the top to be iced flat and smooth.
- Try a different filling like Nutella or jam or even Biscoff cookie butter.
- I used white marshmallows but you can use colored marshmallows too.
- You can follow the same technique for mini marshmallows and regular sized marshmallows.
- Instead of jelly beans, you can use any other round candy you like such as m&m or Skittles.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.
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