Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

2 min read September 13, 2026 Amy Locurto
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Make some easy Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes everyone will love for spring! Chocolate cupcakes placed into small pots topped with green frosting and sugar dipped marshmallows are an easy to make treat! Serve on a galvanized tray with tiny lady bugs to make it look like you've just been potting them. This flower cupcake idea is the perfect dessert for any spring party!

Recipe Time
35 to 45 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
12 to 13 Servings
Ingredients:
Makes 12 Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes
  • 12 Chocolate Cupcakes
  • 36 Marshmallows
  • Green Frosting
  • M&M's
  • Yellow and Pink Sugar Sprinkles
Step
1

Bake chocolate cupcakes and after they cool, place into Watch it Grow Seed Pots. To keep the cupcakes food safe, make sure to keep the cupcake liner around the cupcake when placing in the Watch it Grow Seed Pots.

Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes step 1
Step
2

Stick lady bugs onto the pots. These cute little bugs come with self-adhesive for easy sticking!

Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes step 2
Step
3

Next, frost the cupcakes with green frosting.

Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes step 3
Step
4

Cut a marshmallow in half, then shape it like a flower petal. Dip each petal into a bowl of colorful sugar and coat it generously.

TIP: To make cutting marshmallows easier, dip your scissors into a cup of water before cutting. This makes the marshmallow less sticky.

Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes step 4
Step
5

Place a piece of candy in the middle of the cupcake then add your flower petals.

Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes step 5
Step
6

Repeat decorating your flower cupcakes with various colors of sugar coated marshmallow petals until all cupcakes are decorated. Serve and enjoy!

Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes step 6

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