Simple Daisy Cupcake Cake That Looks Like a Flower
Easy Daisy Pull-Apart Cake is a soft, lightly sweet enriched bread arranged in a blooming flower pattern. Each golden petal pulls apart easily, revealing a tender interior with a delicate vanilla glaze.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons melted butter for filling
1/3 cup granulated sugar for filling
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk for glaze
Instructions
1. Combine warm milk, 1 teaspoon sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
3. Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla, and yeast mixture. Mix into a dough.
4. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes by hand.
5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
6. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
7. Cut into circles and arrange upright in a greased 9-inch round pan to form a daisy shape.
8. Cover and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes.
9. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
10. Cool slightly. Mix powdered sugar and milk, then drizzle over the cake.
Notes
Allow dough to rise in a warm, draft-free space. Avoid adding excess flour to maintain a soft texture. Cake can be assembled the night before and refrigerated prior to the second rise.