No-Bake Daffodil Cake Recipe

This No-Bake Daffodil Cake is an easy and show-stopping recipe, which uses store-bought cake and cupcakes to build an impressive display. It’s the perfect party centerpiece, ready in about 15 minutes.

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No-Bake Daffodil Cake Ingredients

• 1 bakery-bought half-sheet cake, frosted yellow
• 1 bakery-bought 8-inch round single or layer cake, frosted white
• 9 bakery-bought cupcakes with white and yellow frosting
• 12 daffodil decorated cookies
• 2 tubes writing frosting (optional, for extra decoration)

How To Make No-Bake Daffodil Cake

1. Prepare the Base: Select a very large serving platter or a sturdy, foil-covered cake board. Carefully place the yellow-frosted half-sheet cake in the center.
2. Add the Second Tier: Using a large cake lifter or two wide spatulas, carefully lift and place the 8-inch white-frosted round cake directly in the center of the half-sheet cake.
3. Arrange the Cupcakes: Place the 9 cupcakes on the surface of the half-sheet cake, arranging them in the open space around the base of the 8-inch round cake. This will fill out the centerpiece and connect the two main cakes.
4. Decorate with Cookies: Press the daffodil-decorated cookies into the frosting of the cakes. Arrange them around the sides of the 8-inch cake, the sides of the sheet cake, and on top of the cupcakes.
5. Add Final Touches: If using, add extra details with the writing frosting, such as small dots, borders, or a “Happy Spring” message on the sheet cake.

Recipe Tips

• How to make the cake look cohesive: To tie all the different store-bought items together, you can buy a small container of matching sprinkles (like yellow sanding sugar) and lightly dust it over all the cakes and cupcakes after assembly.
• How to assemble without a mess: The 8-inch cake can be wobbly. To make it easier to transfer, place the 8-inch cake in the freezer for 15 minutes. This firms up the frosting and makes it much easier to lift and place cleanly.
• What if I can’t find daffodil cookies? Any flower-decorated cookie, like daisies or sunflowers, will work. In a pinch, you can use simple shortbread or sugar cookies and use the yellow writing frosting to draw your own simple flower shapes on them.
• How to transport this centerpiece: This cake is very large, heavy, and delicate. It is highly recommended that you assemble it at the party location on its final serving platter. Transporting it fully assembled is very risky.

What To Serve With Your Daffodil Cake Centerpiece

This cake is the star of the dessert table. It’s best served as a “pull-apart” centerpiece where guests can take a cupcake or a slice. Pair it with simple party beverages.

• Champagne or Prosecco
• A light, non-alcoholic fruit punch
• Hot coffee or tea

How To Store Leftover Cake

• Refrigerate: This centerpiece is best served the day it is assembled. To store leftovers, you will likely need to disassemble it. Store leftover cake slices and cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Daffodil Cake Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is highly variable and depends entirely on the specific bakery cakes, frostings, and cookies used. This is a celebratory treat meant for sharing.

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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