Do you have fond memories of baking with your mom when you were a child? I sure do! I have a sister who is less than a year younger than me. When mom was baking something delicious, my sister and I sat in the breakfast nook. This gave us ringside seats to watch mom create something tasty and magical. This also offered us our own tasting area! I mean, I was not a stupid child! I knew if we sat and stared at mom long enough, she would break down and give us first dibs on whatever she was making.
One of my favorite sweet treats in the whole wide world are cupcakes. Mom would spend her Saturday’s baking fun treats for the weekend, especially Sunday dinner. This inspired me as an adult to do the same. Caitlin and I have reserved Saturdays for baking. This weekend, we made these adorable Lemon Daisy cupcakes. Another fun dessert you may enjoy are my Layered Jello Shots I made on the 4th of Jul!
These cupcakes are super fun to make and I promise, they are way easier to make than they look. You cane these with any flavor cake mix you like, but we use a white or yellow mix. My kids love jellybeans, so I almost always have those on hand as well. Our favorites are the Starburst jellybeans because they have such great flavor. They add another depth of tangy sweetness to these Lemon Daisy cupcakes.
The one thing you may have difficulty finding is the green sprinkles. If this is the case, my daughter suggested using green decorating sugar instead. I think that is a brilliant suggestion! If you cannot find that, no worries! These Lemon Daisy cupcakes are adorable with or without that part of the recipe! We had the most fun cutting the marshmallows and shaping them into the petals of the daisy. Your fingers will get a little sticky, but that is part of the fun, right?!
We made these Lemon Daisy cupcakes for Easter, my husband’s birthday and Memorial Day. They are so dang fun to make and even more fun to eat!! Trust me! You will get hooked on these babies, you just wait and see!
Lemon Daisy Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract , divided
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 package (16 ounces) confectioners’ sugar
- 10 drops McCormick® Yellow Food Color
- 18 large marshmallows
- Decorating sugar
- Jelly beans
- Green sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding 1 tablespoon of the lemon extract. Spoon into 18 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full. Bake as directed for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
- For the Frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, sour cream and remaining 2 teaspoons lemon extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in food color until evenly tinted. Frost cooled cupcakes.
- To decorate cupcakes, cut each marshmallow crosswise into 5 slices. Sprinkle 1 side of each marshmallow slice with decorating sugar. Arrange 5 marshmallow petals on top of each cupcake to resemble a daisy, pressing the marshmallows into the frosting. Place jelly beans in the center of the petals. Garnish with sprinkles.
Who did you watch in the kitchen when you were a kid?
Kathy says
July 20, 2015 at 3:22 pmThese are so cute! What a wonderful idea. My daughters would have so much fun making these with me. I’m going to have to save this so that we can make them later. Thanks for sharing!
Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
July 20, 2015 at 5:34 pmI think these are some of the prettiest cupcakes I’ve ever seen! Must try to make these for the next family birthday.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
July 20, 2015 at 5:52 pmThose are seriously the cutest cupcakes I’ve ever seen. I love those adorable flower petals!
Melissa Pezza says
July 20, 2015 at 5:52 pmThese are so perfect for my daughter. All I need is a little Tinkerbell figure to stick on top, and I’ve made what I know will be her favorite cupcake ever.
Jeanette says
July 20, 2015 at 6:08 pmSO cute! My friend attempted them before and I loved them. They are fun and you are right very easy!
Grace Hodgin says
July 20, 2015 at 6:10 pmWhat a great recipe and I think these would be great to make for a grandmother/ granddaughter tea party. Just as much fun to fix as to eat.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
July 20, 2015 at 6:48 pmThose are so cute and they sound absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to make this for my family!
Nicole B says
July 20, 2015 at 7:14 pmThese are super cute flower cupcakes! Sometimes I buy those Wilton sprinkles that have several different colors in one bottle (not mixed up). I think there’s usually green in there along with pink, purple, yellow and blue.
Jennifer says
July 20, 2015 at 8:18 pmThose are an 11 on the cute scale. I absolutely love the flower petals.
Dawn says
July 20, 2015 at 8:30 pmOMG, the cuteness. I adore the jelly bean centers!
Shauna says
July 20, 2015 at 8:40 pmThese are just adorable. I have my Baby Miss’ birthday coming up and she would love these. Super-cute and they sound delicious.
Michelle de Guzman says
July 20, 2015 at 9:35 pmI am a sucker for any kind of lemon dessert. These looked adorable AND tasty, When I was growing up my mom would bake. I started baking with my boys when they were really young too,
Mama to 5 BLessings says
July 20, 2015 at 9:46 pmI pinned these to make for my daughter. They are so cute, they remind me of Spring.
ricci says
July 20, 2015 at 9:53 pmThese cupcakes are adorable!! I bet they taste super yummy too!! I love anything lemon flavored!!
Marcie W. says
July 20, 2015 at 10:01 pmOh my goodness, could these be any cuter. I love how fancy they look yet how easy they actually are. Totally my style!
Tammy Roy says
July 20, 2015 at 10:06 pmThese look so delicious. I am going to make some this weekend. I hope mine turn out as good as yours.
Elizabeth Lampman says
July 20, 2015 at 10:07 pmThese are so cute and delicious looking. I am going to make these for a birthday party this weekend.
Ann Bacciaglia says
July 20, 2015 at 10:11 pmI love cupcakes. I am going to share this recipe with my sister so she can make me some.
Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green says
July 20, 2015 at 10:27 pmThis is such a cute idea. I’m always looking for fun ways to get my kids involved in the kitchen. They would love to make these daises after I make the cupcakes.
Sabrina says
July 20, 2015 at 10:59 pmWhat cute marshmallow petals! They look adorable!
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
July 20, 2015 at 11:50 pmThose are cute! My kids would love to help decorate these!
Chelsea Stallings says
July 20, 2015 at 11:53 pmThese llook socute! ute
Maria says
July 21, 2015 at 12:03 amThese are awesome for a little girl’s party, or even a spring-themed picnic.
Alli S. says
July 21, 2015 at 12:03 amI personally admire your talent in making fun-looking, tasty treats. Thanks for sharing this to us.
Jenna Wood says
July 21, 2015 at 12:56 amHow creative, and I always have marshmallows on hand, too! I bet these would be perfect for some of the Spring holidays next year!
lisa @bitesforbabies says
July 21, 2015 at 1:27 amWow! These are absolutely stunning!! I love to cook but I am not as precise about display as I am about flavour. These look beautiful AND delicious!
Meagan says
July 21, 2015 at 1:56 amLooks like the perfect summer treat! Love those cute daisies!
Vera Sweeney says
July 21, 2015 at 2:17 amThese look and sound delicious. These would be perfect to serve at a tea party.
Lisa says
July 21, 2015 at 4:09 amOb my, these are so adorable! My kids would beg to eat them all immediately.
Ourfamilyworld says
July 21, 2015 at 7:02 amOh, these are so pretty! This will be great for birthday parties or baby shower parties.
Joanne T Ferguson says
July 21, 2015 at 7:23 amI love these lemon daisy cupcakes and as soon as I saw then, they put a smile right on my face! They remind me of cupcakes my mum and I used to make when i was little! Thank you for allowing me to take a trip down memory lane today! I love lemon desserts and wish I could try them right now!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
July 21, 2015 at 7:45 amIt is an easy recipe to follow and my thanks for your recipe. The cupcakes turned out so pretty. Just like the saying goes – “Half the meal is the eye appeal.”
Ron Leyba says
July 21, 2015 at 8:14 amSo cute and yes, they look so delicious too! Yummy!
Chubskulit Rose says
July 21, 2015 at 8:28 amThese looks fabulously tasty! My son would be thrilled if I give him one of these!
Christy Maurer says
July 21, 2015 at 9:23 amThese are just too cute! I used to love making cut out cookies with my mom. Such fun memories!
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
July 21, 2015 at 10:36 amThose cupcakes look so delicious and tasty! I really love the design that you put on the top of them!
Lynndee says
July 21, 2015 at 11:52 amOh my goodness! Those are so pretty to eat! 🙂 The husband and I actually talked about making cupcakes. Thanks for the recipe!
Dawn McAlexander says
July 21, 2015 at 12:29 pmThose are cute! Too cute, in fact. I would not want to eat one for admiring the way it looks!
Amy Desrosiers says
July 21, 2015 at 2:55 pmThese are so cute and remind me of Easter! I want some jelly beans now!
CourtneyLynne says
July 21, 2015 at 4:52 pmOmg these are the cutest cupcakes ever!!! Wish I had baking skills so I could attempt these myself
Aubrey says
July 21, 2015 at 5:50 pmI’ve made something similar to these before. They were not too hard to make and they were a big hit at the party. People should try these out.
Colette - JamericanSpice says
July 21, 2015 at 5:51 pmThese are definitely yummy cute!
I would make them.
My daughter would love this idea too!
Thanks for sharing!
desirae young says
July 21, 2015 at 9:47 pmHow fun are those? We love to make fun desserts around here! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
July 21, 2015 at 11:47 pmBaking is just one skill I never acquired, sad since I love my treats, but I’m the one who cooks big meals and family and friends know to just bring the wine and desserts because I won’t bake! LOL
Uplifting Families says
July 22, 2015 at 12:03 amThese cupcakes are adorable. I might have to make these for my daughter’s birthday. I really want to try the cream cheese icing. 🙂
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
July 22, 2015 at 7:01 amThese are so cute! I love all things daisy (and cupcake). I’ll have to try making these with my girls soon.
Jeanine says
July 22, 2015 at 9:21 amOh yum. Not only are they super cute but they look absolutely delicious! My girls would get a big kick out of these too!
Cia | CiaSays.com says
July 22, 2015 at 10:07 amI seriously wonder if I can pull these cupcakes off on my first attempt. They are absolutely adorable!
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
July 22, 2015 at 11:17 amAww those are so cute and pretty. I don’t know If I could eat them because I would want to save them cause they look so nice. They sound really good.
Jessica Simms says
July 22, 2015 at 12:35 pmThese looks delicious and super easy to make like you said. I think my kids would really enjoy this.
Erin says
July 22, 2015 at 1:58 pmOh these are just too precious! I love them to bits!
Rosey says
July 22, 2015 at 5:06 pmI’d eat them to bits. In no time flat too. 😉 🙂 Now I know why people say ‘nom nom nom.’ 🙂
Krystal says
July 23, 2015 at 10:00 amI did something similar for Easter. Isn’t it a cute way to decorate a cupcake?! SO EASY!
Gabriel says
July 24, 2015 at 12:36 amMy dad did a lot of cooking when I was a kid, though my mom did all the baking. I got my love of spicy food and exotic dishes from my dad, for sure.
Clarissa Hiciano says
July 26, 2015 at 11:15 pmWow this looks delicious I definitely have to try making the for my family! Thanks
mycraftingworld says
December 26, 2016 at 7:10 amThis is great for the girls and me to do. they will love making these. Thank you so much.