Description
Indulge in the lusciousness of Rose Red Velvet Cupcakes, combining rich red velvet cake with aromatic rose for a magical treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon rose extract (optional)
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rose extract (optional)
- Fresh rose petals for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Pour the vegetable oil into a large bowl, crack in the eggs, and add the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
- Add the buttermilk and mix until combined into a smooth mixture.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth, then gradually add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional rose extract.
- Frost each cooled cupcake with the cream cheese frosting and decorate with fresh rose petals if desired.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better texture. Measure ingredients accurately to avoid density issues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg