Pastel Rose Cupcakes
These Pastel Rose Cupcakes are a dreamy and elegant treat, perfect for special occasions! Made with a soft, vanilla-flavored cupcake base and topped with beautifully piped buttercream roses in delicate pastel hues, they bring a touch of charm to any dessert table. Ideal for birthdays, tea parties, or simply indulging in a pretty, aesthetic bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert, Baking
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American, Aesthetic Baking
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pastel food coloring
- Buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Add Dry Ingredients – Gently fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Color the Batter – Divide the batter into separate bowls and add different pastel food colorings to each.
- Bake – Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
- Frosting Time – Pipe rose-shaped buttercream frosting on top using a star or petal tip for a beautiful floral effect.
- Serve & Enjoy – Arrange on a platter and enjoy these elegant, aesthetic cupcakes!
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant pastel shades.
- For extra moist cupcakes, substitute buttermilk for regular milk.
- Chill cupcakes before piping to ensure buttercream holds its shape.
- Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or rose water for a floral twist.
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