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mothers day Vanilla Rose Cupcakes

Mothers Day Vanilla Rose Cupcakes: A Floral Treat to Cherish

Delightful Mothers Day Vanilla Rose Cupcakes combine light vanilla sweetness with an enchanting floral touch, perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs can swap with flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract opt for pure extract
  • 2 tablespoons Rose Water essential for floral notes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Milk dairy or dairy-free alternative
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rose Water for floral notes
  • 2 tablespoons Milk dairy or dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract and rose water.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy, slowly add powdered sugar, then stir in rose water, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
  9. Once cupcakes are cool, frost with rose buttercream and garnish with edible rose petals if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened and avoid overmixing for airy cupcakes. Use fresh baking powder for the best rise.

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