Description
Dive into a world of indulgence with my Raspberry Rose Chocolate Cupcakes! Each cupcake is a lovingly crafted symphony of rich chocolate, vibrant raspberry, and a whisper of rose, making them a perfect treat for any celebration or just a sweet end to your day. Get ready to fall in love with these little bites of heaven!
Ingredients
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- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup boiling water
- For the Raspberry Rose Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp rose water
- ¼ cup raspberry puree (strained)
- Optional: Pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add oil and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine Mixtures: Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mix, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in boiling water until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into liners, filling each ¾ full. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare Buttercream: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then rose water and raspberry puree. Add color if using.
- Decorate: Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired with fresh raspberries or edible rose petals.
Equipment
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- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- If the buttercream is too thick, add a little milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: Approx. 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg