Description
Bite into the enchanting flavors of Rose Vanilla Cupcakes, exquisitely topped with a velvety buttercream frosting. Each cupcake offers a soft, airy texture infused with delicate rose and rich vanilla, creating a perfect treat for any celebration or cozy gathering. With their stunning pastel frosting and charming decorations, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests while evoking sweet memories of baking with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp rose water
- For Buttercream Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and rose water.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with whole milk; mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy; add heavy cream to achieve desired consistency.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavor by substituting vanilla extract with almond or coconut extract for a twist. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; refrigerate for longer freshness.