Description
Delightful Rose Vanilla Cupcakes are a sweet treat perfect for dessert lovers. Each bite offers a dance of sweet floral notes and creamy goodness, making any day feel special. These cupcakes are easy to prepare, visually stunning, and ideal for various occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon rosewater
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rosewater
- Dried rose petals for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and rosewater. Add pink food coloring if desired for a delicate hue.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and rosewater.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously. Garnish with dried rose petals if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes tender.
- Adjust the amount of rosewater to your preference for a stronger or milder floral taste.
- The pink food coloring is optional but adds a lovely visual touch.
- Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: Approximately 300-350 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 30-35g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10-12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-45g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70-80mg