Flower Pot Cake

Transform your dessert table into a whimsical garden with these charming Flower Pot Cakes! This creative recipe combines moist, rich chocolate cake baked directly in food-safe terracotta pots for a realistic flower pot presentation. Topped with a layer of creamy buttercream frosting and crumbled chocolate sandwich cookies that mimic soil, these cakes are as fun to make as they are to eat. Garnished with edible flowers or colorful flower-shaped candies, they’re perfect for spring celebrations, garden parties, or as a unique birthday treat. Easy to make with basic pantry ingredients, these individual desserts are sure to impress guests of all ages. Bring a touch of edible elegance to your next gathering with these delightful Flower Pot Cakes!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 20 pieces Chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
• 3 cups Buttercream frosting
• 0 as needed Food coloring (green, optional)
• 6 pieces Edible flowers or flower-shaped candies
• 6 pieces Flower pot molds or clean, food-safe terracotta pots

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the interior of the flower pot molds or clean terracotta pots with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 5

Pour the batter evenly into the greased pots, filling each about halfway to allow room for the cake to rise.

Step 6

Place the pots on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pots on a wire rack.

Step 8

While the cakes cool, place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs, mimicking 'dirt'. Set aside.

Step 9

Optional: Add green food coloring to the buttercream frosting to create a grassy effect.

Step 10

Once the cakes are cool, spread a thin layer of buttercream frosting over the top of each cake.

Step 11

Sprinkle the cookie crumbs generously over the frosting to create the 'dirt' topping.

Step 12

Insert edible flowers or flower-shaped candies into the center of each cake to complete the flower pot effect.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your delightful Flower Pot Cakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2512.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8051.6

Total Fat 327.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 135.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.7g
Cholesterol 792.0mg	0%
Sodium 6550.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1243.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.0g	0%
Total Sugars 945.2g
Protein 66.2g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 611.2mg	0%
Iron 30.3mg	0%
Potassium 2205.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 60.8%