Description
Delightful Rose Cupcakes with a fluffy vanilla base and beautifully piped pink buttercream roses, perfect for special occasions or a charming treat.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 3 eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (for consistency)
- Pink food coloring, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with cupcake liners to ensure the cupcakes do not stick.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder to distribute the leavening agents evenly.
- Cream butter and dry mix: Using a stand mixer, cream the salted butter until smooth, then gradually add the dry ingredient mixture and mix until fluffy and fully incorporated.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, ensuring the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate sour cream and milk: In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream and milk, then add this mixture to the batter, mixing until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Fill and bake: Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes: Remove cupcakes from oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Prepare buttercream frosting: Beat the unsalted butter at room temperature until creamy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, alternating with small amounts of heavy cream or milk, beating until light and fluffy. Add pink food coloring to achieve the desired rose shade.
- Pipe rose designs: Using a piping bag fitted with a rose petal or star tip, pipe rose designs on each cooled cupcake to create an elegant floral presentation.
Notes
- Ensure butter for frosting is at room temperature for smooth and creamy consistency.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender.
- Use a toothpick to check cupcake doneness to avoid overbaking and dryness.
- For more vibrant color, add pink food coloring gradually until you reach the perfect shade.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
