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Floral Buttercream Cupcakes

Deliciously moist cupcakes topped with a light and airy floral buttercream, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Floral Buttercream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon edible floral extract such as rose or lavender
  • a pinch salt
Decoration
  • 1/4 cup edible flowers for topping

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Make Floral Buttercream
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  3. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, floral extract, and salt, then beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
Decorate Cupcakes
  1. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag to swirl the floral buttercream on top of each cupcake.
  2. Garnish with edible flowers for a beautiful presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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