Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes

Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes: A Dozen, Each in Its Own Branded Box

Twelve hand-baked chocolate cupcakes, each in its own Fabulous Flowers branded box, each topped with a real rose and a soft icing-sugar finish. The chocolate sibling to our Twelve Vanilla Cupcakes and the top tier of our cupcake range, built for milestone birthdays, full teams, weddings, baby showers and corporate sends where every chocolate-loving recipient gets their own. Made fresh on the morning of dispatch by our home bakers in our Claremont studio, and available as an add-on to your flowers, hamper or gift order for same-day Cape Town delivery.

What Is In the Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes Set

• 12 x hand-baked chocolate cupcakes rich, moist chocolate sponge with smooth chocolate buttercream, baked fresh that morning by our team.
• Real rose on every one a fresh rose placed on the buttercream of each cupcake, repeated across all twelve boxes for a unified, photogenic set.
• Icing-sugar finish a fine dusting of icing sugar across the buttercream, the signature finish on our chocolate range.
• Twelve individual Fabulous Flowers branded boxes each cupcake in its own keepsake box with our gold crown emblem. Hand them out at the office, place one at each seat at the table, or arrange them as a dessert centrepiece.

The exact rose colour rotates with what is at peak from our florists each morning. Our chocolate range pairs beautifully with warm orange and coral roses, which we use as the signature finish. For a specific colour or palette request (white for weddings, red for romantic milestones), mention it at checkout or email hello@fabulousflowers.co.za and we will do our best to match.

How To Add the Cupcakes To Your Order

The Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes set is an add-on only. It does not ship on its own. Add it to any of our birthday flower sends, just because bouquets, Mother's Day flowers, or our gift hampers, and we will pack the twelve boxes neatly alongside the main gift. Browse the wider same-day flower delivery range to choose what to pair them with. For full-team corporate sends, the dozen is the format our luxury corporate gifts buyers reach for most when the recipients lean chocolate over vanilla.

When To Send Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes

The dozen is the event tier. It is the chocolate cupcake set for a 40th, 50th or 60th milestone birthday for her with a full dinner table of chocolate people. For a baby shower or bridal shower where chocolate is the on-brand flavour. For the office floor where the whole team deserves one and chocolate beats vanilla every time on a Friday. For a wedding rehearsal dinner or as chocolate edible favours on a small wedding table. For corporate client thank-yous where chocolate signals warmth more than vanilla can. The dozen is where each guest, colleague or family member gets their own little branded chocolate box, and that is the moment the gift photographs and shares itself on social media for you.

The Story Behind the Chocolate Dozen

The Six Chocolate Cupcakes covered the half-dozen tier. Corporate buyers, event planners and milestone birthday hosts kept asking for the bigger format for the chocolate-loving crowd. So we landed on the dozen as the top of the chocolate cupcake ladder, mirroring our Twelve Vanilla Cupcakes. Twelve chocolate cupcakes, twelve branded boxes, baked the same morning, finished the same way, presented as a unified set. The per-cupcake price drops slightly versus the smaller chocolate packs, because at this volume the bakery runs more efficiently and we want the corporate buyer to feel the bulk benefit. You are paying for twelve hand-finished chocolate cupcakes, twelve real roses and twelve branded boxes, and the per-unit cost works in your favour.

The single chocolate cupcake is a love note. The dozen is a room full of chocolate people remembered.

Delivery: Cape Town Same-Day Only

The Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes are freshly baked and perishable, so they deliver in Cape Town only, same-day on orders placed before 12pm Monday to Saturday. We deliver across Claremont, Sea Point, Camps Bay, Constantia, Newlands, Rondebosch, Green Point, the City Bowl, the Southern Suburbs, the Atlantic Seaboard and the wider Cape Town network. As fresh bakery items they do NOT ship by nationwide courier and are NOT available for Johannesburg same-day delivery, even though our flowers are. For an event in another province, the cupcake add-on is unfortunately not available on those orders, but our nationwide chocolate gift hampers, biltong gifts and Lindt sets ship across South Africa.

How To Serve a Chocolate Dozen

For best taste, serve the cupcakes the day they arrive. The real rose on top is decorative only and should be removed before eating. The icing sugar is food-safe and a soft finish, not a heavy frosting. If your event runs over more than one day, refrigerate the unopened boxes and bring each one back to room temperature about thirty minutes before serving so the chocolate buttercream softens. Each cupcake stays freshest sealed in its own box, which is the reason we pack a dozen as twelve individual boxes rather than one large tray. Set them out as a dessert centrepiece, place one at each guest seat, hand them out at the office, or build a small tiered chocolate display for a shower or rehearsal dinner.

Why Order From Fabulous Flowers

Fabulous Flowers and Gifts has been South Africa's go-to luxury florist and gifting house since 1999, with studios in Claremont and Sea Point. Our home bakery is part of the studio, run by our own team, baking fresh every morning. If you want less than a dozen, the Three Chocolate Cupcakes set covers personal sends and the Single Chocolate Cupcake is the entry-tier solo gift. For a cupcake-led standalone gift, the Cupcake Bloom Box pairs cupcakes with fresh blooms in one box. Browse the wider cupcake range, our birthday cupcakes or the full Cape Town bakery menu, or our Cape Town flower delivery hub to pick the bouquet they will sit beside. For inspiration, read our birthday gifts for her gift guide, our piece on how to plan a birthday party, or discovering the perfect gift. Questions about volume corporate orders, weddings, showers, allergies or future-dated event orders, email hello@fabulousflowers.co.za.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order the Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes on their own?

No. The Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes are an add-on only. They must be added to a flower bouquet, gift hamper, vase arrangement or other gift order in your cart. We do not deliver cupcakes as standalone items. If you want a cupcake-led gift, the Cupcake Bloom Box is our standalone cupcakes-with-flowers product.

Are the twelve cupcakes in one big box or twelve separate boxes?

Twelve separate boxes. Each cupcake is packed in its own Fabulous Flowers branded box with our gold crown emblem. This is the format our customers asked for, because it lets the host place one at each seat, hand them out at the office, or build a tiered display for a shower or wedding without unpacking from a large tray.

Can I mix chocolate and vanilla flavours in the dozen?

Our standard Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes is twelve classic chocolate. For a mixed flavour dozen, email hello@fabulousflowers.co.za with your event date and we will let you know what our bakery can do for that morning. Mixed flavour dozens depend on bakery capacity, so book a day or two ahead.

Is this a good corporate, office or event gift?

Yes. The Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes is our most-ordered chocolate cupcake add-on for full team sends, milestone birthday tables, baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and corporate client gifts. Twelve individual branded boxes mean every recipient gets their own. The orange-and-chocolate finish photographs beautifully for office or event social media. For bulk corporate orders, repeat-month corporate gifting or volume pricing across multiple sends, email hello@fabulousflowers.co.za.

Can I use these as wedding favours or shower favours?

Yes, the dozen is a popular small-wedding and shower favour, especially for couples who lean chocolate over vanilla. Twelve guests, twelve branded boxes, one beautiful chocolate cupcake each. For weddings and showers, mention the event date and colour palette in the order notes and email hello@fabulousflowers.co.za so our florists can match the rose colour to your scheme where possible.

What is the difference between the chocolate dozen and the vanilla dozen?

Only the sponge, the buttercream and the finish. Same twelve individual branded boxes, same real rose on each one, same hand-baking process. The vanilla range uses a pink edible-glitter finish. The chocolate range uses a soft icing-sugar finish so the dark chocolate colour comes through underneath. Choose by recipient or event flavour preference: vanilla for the lighter palate, chocolate for the chocolate lovers.

Where do you deliver the cupcakes?

Cape Town only, same-day on orders placed before 12pm Monday to Saturday. As freshly baked perishable items, the cupcakes do NOT ship by nationwide courier and are NOT available for Johannesburg same-day delivery, even though our flowers and gift hampers are.

What allergies should I be aware of?

The cupcakes contain wheat, eggs, dairy, cocoa and traces of nuts (our bakery is not a nut-free facility). For severe nut, gluten, dairy or chocolate allergies, do not add these to your order. Email hello@fabulousflowers.co.za if you want to discuss alternatives for an event with mixed dietary requirements.

How long do they stay fresh?

Best enjoyed the day they arrive. Stored sealed at cool room temperature, the cupcakes hold for up to 24 hours. For events spread across two days, refrigerate the unopened boxes and bring each one back to room temperature about thirty minutes before serving so the chocolate buttercream is at its softest. The texture is at its peak in the first 24 hours.

Can I order this for a future date?

Yes. Select your preferred delivery date at checkout on the main gift you are adding the cupcakes to. The cupcakes are freshly baked the morning of dispatch, so they always arrive fresh on the chosen day. For weddings, showers, milestone birthdays and corporate batch orders, book at least a day or two ahead.

What if I do not need a full dozen?

The chocolate cupcake range scales to the moment. The Single Chocolate Cupcake is the entry-tier solo gift. The Three Chocolate Cupcakes set covers personal moments and small family sharing. The Six Chocolate Cupcakes covers a small team or family birthday. The Twelve Chocolate Cupcakes is the event tier. All four use the same chocolate sponge, the same real rose, the same icing-sugar finish and the same individual branded box format.

The Fabulous Promise

We believe in creating unforgettable moments with our flowers and gifts. Our Fabulous Promise is your reassurance that you have come to the right place for the best possible care, service, and floral and gift designs appropriate for every occasion and special event in your life.

Fresh Blooms and Unique Flower Arrangements: Our team of South African florists handpicks the freshest blooms and crafts them into beautiful bouquets and arrangements that our customers adore. Our reviews speak for themselves. We specialise in fabulous moments and heartfelt occasions, from birthdays and farewells to hotel installations or “just because” flowers that make any day extraordinary.

Same Day and Nationwide: Need to send an urgent gift? We offer same-day delivery within Cape Town and nationwide delivery anywhere in South Africa for our delightful gift boxes. Your thoughtful surprises will always arrive on time.

Luxurious Gift Hampers: Our gift hampers are packed with goodies that are sure to bring moments of happiness and joy to your recipients. From gourmet treats to pamper sets, we have the perfect hamper for all occasions.

Weddings and Events: Make your big day even more special with our stunning wedding and event flowers. We will work with you to make the perfect floral décor so you can relax and enjoy every minute.

Business Gifting: Show your clients and employees how much you appreciate them with our business gifting options. From fantastic flower bouquets and gift packages filled with care, we make gift giving as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Mission and Values: We are more than a florist and gift shop. We're a lifestyle brand that wants to help you celebrate, gift, and love the people who mean so much. From birth to death, we're about making moments—and memories—that last. Read Our Story and Our Difference. 

We believe all customers are royalty and continue striving toward your happiness through our premium service and exquisite design. We constantly seek new ways to make the experience of gifting more fabulous.

Why Fabulous Flowers?

Quality: Our products include only the best quality flowers and materials. 

Convenience: Shopping is made easy online while ensuring your delivery is in good hands.

Personal Touch: Every order is made carefully.

Customer Satisfaction: We will go the extra mile to bring a smile to make you and your recipient feel fabulous.

With 25+ years in this business, we know how to create stunning flowers and gifts that are made from our hearts and delivered to your homes. In 2024, we celebrate our Jubilee! 

Experience the Fabulous Difference.

Fabulous Flowers and Gifts Fresh Flowers Care Instructions

Fresh Flowers

Find a Vase: Your lovely blooms need a drink! Put them in your favourite vase with fresh water as soon as possible.

Trim Those Stems: Keep those stems fresh by cutting them at an angle. This allows more water up the stem. Checking and trimming the stems every few days will keep them sound.

Gently Strip Leaves: Remove any excess leaves, especially from the part of the stem that will be submerged. This helps to avoid rot and bacteria, which can shorten your flowers' life span.

Remove Old Blooms: Drooping flowers release ethylene gas, which may accelerate the aging of other flowers. Strip off any dead or dying flowers to keep the rest of the bouquet looking bright and fresh.

Keep Them Cool: Place your flowers away from heat sources such as heaters, televisions, or ovens to retain the beauty of your flowers.

Clean Water: Always place your flowers in clean water. Refresh your vase with water daily or at least every second day. 

Gift Boxes

Storage Tips: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to keep contents in perfect condition.

Handling with Care: Handle this box gently so as not to damage the delicate items inside.

Freshening: If your gift includes foods or beverages, please refer to the individual product use-by and expiry dates and the informational materials regarding storage recommendations:

Plants

Watering: Ensure your plants are hydrated but avoid overwatering. Check the soil's moisture regularly and water it when the top inch feels dry.

Light: Place your plants in a spot where they receive the appropriate amount of light. Some prefer bright, indirect light, while others thrive in low-light conditions.

Feeding: Feed your plants with a balanced fertiliser every few weeks during the growing season to keep them healthy and vibrant.

Pruning: Regularly remove dead leaves and trim back overgrown branches to encourage new growth and maintain the plant's shape.

Humidity: Some plants thrive in high humidity. If needed, mist your plants occasionally or place a humidifier nearby to create a favourable environment.

Artificial Flowers and Plants

Dusting: Your artificial flowers and botanicals should be lightly dusted regularly with a soft cloth or feather duster.

Light Washing: For deeper cleaning, please use a cloth lightly dampened with water and a small amount of mild detergent. Gently wipe the leaves and petals.

Avoid Direct: Sunlight Do not place under direct sunlight in order to prevent colours from fading.

Fluff and Arrange: Just fluff up petals and leaves to remain fluffy. Set them in position as desired to look natural.

Personalize: Gift your flowers, Gift Boxes, and Artificial Flowers and Plants with the Care They Deserve; they will be a Source of Joy and Elegance for you. The charm of fresh flowers, the delight of a thoughtful gift box, and the endless beauty of an artificial plant—all special moments created by Fabulous Flowers and Gifts.

Please Note: Due to the seasonal nature of flowers and availability of specific items, the contents of our bouquets and gift boxes may vary throughout the year. We strive to substitute any unavailable items with products of equal or greater value, ensuring that every gift you receive is fresh, beautiful, and of the highest quality. Thank you for your understanding and for choosing us to celebrate your special moments.