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Flower Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

Delight in these charming Flower Cupcakes featuring a moist and fluffy vanilla base topped with colorful buttercream flowers. Ideal for celebrations or whenever you want to impress with beautiful, edible floral decorations.

Ingredients

Cupcake Base

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.75 cup Whole milk

Buttercream Frosting & Decoration

  • 1 batch Buttercream frosting (for piping)
  • Gel food coloring (various colors for flowers)
  • Heavy cream (optional, to adjust frosting texture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Tins: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with paper liners to prevent sticking and for easy removal after baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and the whole milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to keep the batter tender.
  6. Fill and Bake: Spoon the batter into the lined cupcake tins, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool Completely: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
  8. Prepare Buttercream Frosting: Prepare the buttercream frosting base according to your recipe or package instructions. Divide it into separate bowls and tint each with gel food coloring to create your desired flower colors. Add a small amount of heavy cream if necessary to achieve piping consistency.
  9. Practice Piping: Fill clean piping bags fitted with flower piping tips with the colored frostings. Practice piping on parchment paper to perfect your flower shapes and pressure control.
  10. Pipe Flowers: Slowly rotate each cooled cupcake while piping to create roses, daisies, or other flower shapes with the colored buttercream.
  11. Add Floral Details: Use green buttercream to pipe leaves and add additional petals or floral accents to your cupcakes for a realistic and beautiful finish.
  12. Chill to Set: Place the decorated cupcakes in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to allow the frosting to firm up and set before serving or packaging.

Notes

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best batter consistency and texture.
  • You can use vegan butter and plant-based milk to make these cupcakes vegan-friendly.
  • Use gel food coloring rather than liquid for more vibrant colors and to avoid thinning the frosting.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before decorating to prevent frosting from melting.
  • These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/flower-cupcakes-recipe/