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Elegant Rose Petal Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

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Delicate vanilla bean cupcakes infused with dried rose petals and topped with a creamy vanilla bean and cream cheese frosting, perfect for special occasions or everyday elegance.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 vanilla bean pod, split and scraped
  • 2 tablespoons dried edible rose petals
  • For the frosting:
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ vanilla bean pod, scraped
  • 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Scrape the inside of the vanilla bean pod into the butter mixture and mix to distribute evenly.
  6. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add one-third of the dry ingredients, then half of the milk. Repeat once more, finishing with the last third of the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in the dried rose petals using a spatula.
  8. Spoon batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about ⅔ full.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking around 20 minutes.
  10. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla bean seeds and rose water if using. Beat until creamy and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula and garnish with a few dried rose petals.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk to avoid curdling. Fold rose petals gently to prevent clumping. Check cupcakes early to avoid overbaking. Frosting can be made a day ahead and re-whipped before use. For dairy-free or vegan options, substitute milk, butter, and cream cheese accordingly.

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