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| I used fresh raspberries as garnish for the cupcakes! :) |
It's hard to believe how fast time flies! Valentine's Day is on Thursday! Many people prepare chocolate flavored desserts for Valentine's Day. However, me being me, I didn't prepare a typical Valentine's Day dish. I'd pondered for days about what dessert I could make that would be festive, yet different. As I was flipping through my large collection of cookbooks, an idea finally came to me. Rose Water cupcakes! Hundreds of couples exchange roses on Valentine's Day! What better dessert to make than a batch of rose water cupcakes for Valentine's Day? They're colorful, festive, fun and delicious! They're not your typical dessert, but who doesn't like to stray away from the crowd? The cupcakes were scrumptious, and they are perfect to bake for someone special on Valentine's Day!!!!
Rose Water Cupcakes:
-1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
-1 tsp. baking powder
-1/4 tsp. salt
-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
-1/2 cup unsalted butter
-1 tbsp. rose water
-2 large eggs
-1/2 cup of whole milk
Rose Water Glaze:
-1 cup confectioners' sugar
-2 tbsp. whole milk
-1 tsp. rose water
-4 drops red food coloring
* Add more milk and confectioners' sugar as needed
~Raspberries for garnish!
*Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit
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| I had to buy the rose water at a locally owned Mediterranean supermarket. I was ecstatic when I finally found it! |
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| Combine the flour, baking power, and salt. |
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| Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. |
In a bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar and butter together.
Add the rose water and the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed.
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| Add the flour in three additions, alternating with the milk in 2 additions. beating on low speed just until combined. |
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| Distribute the batter among the cupcakes liners. |
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| Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool for one hour. |
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| For the glaze, put confectioners' sugar in a bowl. ( I used my food processor.) |
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| Add milk and rose water. Combine. |
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| Add red food coloring. |
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| Spread on top of cooled cupcakes. |
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| Decorate with raspberries!!! |
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| Happy Valentine's Day!!! |
