Midnight Rose Garden Cupcakes
Decadent cupcakes infused with rich cocoa and delicate rose water, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons rose water
- Edible rose petals for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake pan, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
- Beat the softened butter in a separate bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and rose water, mixing until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the rose-infused frosting and garnish with edible rose petals.
- Serve and enjoy your enchanting Midnight Rose Garden Cupcakes!
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for the frosting; boiling water enhances chocolate flavor. Adjust rose water to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg