Vanilla-Rose Water Cupcakes

By mitzzy

This treat is perfect for girly-girls who love cute and pretty things all rolled up into one! They’re made of luscious vanilla cake, topped with delicately scented rose water icing, and crowned with glittering, candied rose petals.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 vanilla bean, seeded and hull discarded
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pan with papers.

2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until lightened in color and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between additions. Beat in vanilla bean seeds and vanilla extract.

3. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour. When completely incorporated, divide batter evenly amongst liners, filling them 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes, but check them after 15. Cool completely before frosting