By a Pro: Flower Cupcakes | Eye-catching Dessert Table Treats

the idea

These stunning flower cupcakes will add wow-factor to any dessert table and guests will surely want to photograph and share them

the how

Choose from flower or succulent-inspired cupcakes
Available as in flowerpots or bouquets
Flavors include Madagascar vanilla, Valharona chocolate, strawberry Champagne, and fresh lemon zest

cupcakes decorated to look like succulents

the why

This Idea

Wow-factor; creates a visual spectacle and contributes to the party’s theming and decor
Creative; theming & decoration can make everyday treats like cupcakes more appealing
Professional; gives your dessert table a stylish and professionally-catered look
Aesthetically appealing; decorated treats entice and create a feast for the eyes
Special occasions should feel special; visual wow-factors elevate regular party food
Elegant; lends your dessert table an elegant and sophisticated touch
Talking point; gives guests something to discuss and share, which creates buzz and atmosphere
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or visual wow-factors
Unusual; a less common dessert table treat to impress guests
Bestseller; an idea that’s proved popular with many of my site’s visitors

the why

variety of dessert table treats

Feeding v Entertaining; special event party food should have two objectives:
Feeding; 70% should be crowd-pleasing, familiar, and palatable ‘safe’ options intended to leave guests feeling well-fed
Entertaining; 30% should be to treat your guests, surprise them, indulge them, impress them, share experiences with them, and even help them discover new things
Unusual; 10% of that 30% should be quirky, unfamiliar, adventurous, fun treats that get people talking
Visual; 10% of that 30% should be visually arresting treats that contribute to presentation and add wow factor
Favorite things; 10% of that 30% should be treats that reflect your own personality and taste

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“These flower cupcakes are so stunning they’re often mistaken for real flowers!

While these look incredible arranged in a bouquet, if you’re going to serve these on a dessert table, you’ll probably want to opt for the flower pot style of presentation—otherwise guests may be reluctant to remove one from the bouquet!”