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Floral Cupcakes

Delicious Floral Cupcakes Recipe with Edible Flowers and Frosting

These delightful floral cupcakes enhance any occasion with vibrant colors and flavors, featuring edible flowers that elevate their charm.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttercream frosting
  • 1 cup edible flowers (like pansies or violets)
  • food coloring as needed
  • floral essence (like rose or lavender) as needed

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and eggs.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, adding milk and vanilla extract while mixing.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cupcakes cool, then frost with buttercream frosting.
  7. Decorate with edible flowers and add food coloring and floral essence as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9g

Notes

Feel free to swap in different flavors for the floral essence, like orange blossom or jasmine, for a unique twist. You could also replace the buttercream frosting with a cream cheese frosting for a tangy complement. Let your creativity blossom!

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