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succulent cupcakes

Succulent Cupcakes Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
Succulent cupcakes are more than desserts—they're edible art. Perfect for parties, weddings, or creative baking fun!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Cupcakes
Calories 264 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 piping bags
  • Piping tips (#199, #352, #1, #4B, #102, #16)
  • Decorating coupler set
  • Flower nail
  • Parchment or wax paper (2x2 inches)

Ingredients
 

Vanilla Cupcake Base

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Buttercream Succulent Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups salted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted if clumpy
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Wilton Moss Green gel food coloring
  • Wilton Peach gel food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and sour cream, mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry. Stir in vanilla.
  • Divide batter among liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat butter for frosting, gradually add sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
  • Divide and tint frosting: dark green, light green, peach, and white.
  • Fill piping bags fitted with appropriate tips. Pipe succulents onto parchment, chill to set.
  • Spread base frosting on cupcakes. Transfer chilled succulents and finish with piped leaves.

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Notes

For gluten-free or vegan options, see variations. Chill piped succulents before transferring.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
  • Calories: 264 kcal
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Sugars: 36 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Sodium: 98 mg
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 44gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 98mgSugar: 36g
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