Rose Cupcakes are the perfect dessert to make for special occasions. These pretty pink frosted cupcakes are formed into rose petals for the cutest cupcake recipe.
Rose Cupcakes with buttercream frosting look gorgeous and taste amazing. These vanilla cupcakes are decorated to perfection. Everyone will think you bought these from the bakery because they look stunning.
I love making these because they are so simple. They pair perfectly with Pink Champagne Cake or Pink Champagne Cupcakes. You might like these cupcakes for Baby Shower Desserts.
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Why this recipe works
It’s a delightful, sweet treat for any occasion. Serve it for Mother’s Day, garden parties or the perfect ending to brunch. You will save money making this recipe at home and everyone will be impressed.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- White Cake Mix
- Large Egg
- Butter (softened)
- Rosé Wine
Frosting
- Unsalted Butter, softened
- Vanilla extract
- Rosé Wine
- Powdered Sugar
- Pink Food Coloring
The entire ingredient list and complete recipe can be found at the bottom.
How to make rose cupcakes
- Step 1. Preheat the oven and prepare the cupcake pan. Set the oven to 400 degrees F and fill the pan with cupcake liners.
Step 2. Combine the butter and eggs. In a large bowl, whisk together the softened butter and egg until light and fluffy.
Step 3. Then add in the cake mix, buttermilk and wine.
Step 4. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners.
Step 5. Bake the cupcakes. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Step 6. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butters and shortening until smooth. It should take about 3-5 minutes. I used my stand mixer.
Step 7. Mix together the butter and shortening. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butters and shortening until smooth. It should take about 3-5 minutes. I used my stand mixer.
Step 8. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar alternating with a couple tablespoons of the wine until desired consistency. Lastly, add the food coloring until the frosting is the color that you prefer.
Step 9. Pipe the frosting on the cupcakes.
How do you pipe a rose on top of a cupcake?
- Step 1. Prepare the piping bag. Fit a decorator bag with a 2D decorating tip (curved star tip with 6 prongs). Fill the bag with frosting.
- Step 2. Dollop the frosting and swirl. Create a dollop in the center of the cupcake and then gently swirl the frosting around the cupcake to create the Rose design on top of the cupcake.
- Step 3. Serve and enjoy. It is that easy and now you know how to make cupcake roses. Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Allow to cool before frosting. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Frosting ingredients. You may not need all the powdered sugar or wine for the frosting. Gradually add them into the mixture until the frosting is the consistency that you prefer.
Storage
Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Can You Freeze Cupcakes?
FAQs
Buttercream is delicious and also thick so it helps to form the roses perfectly. This type of icing stays well and will hold its shape.
No, you do not. You can substitute rose water in the frosting. Just make sure it is for human consumption and not for cosmetic use.
As long as they are stored properly, the cupcakes will last up to a week.
More easy cupcakes
- Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe
- Margarita Cupcakes Recipe
- Rainbow Cupcakes
- Easy Strawberry Lemonade Cupcake Recipe
- Cherry Limeade Cupcakes
Give this recipe a try for your next party. I love to hear from you so please leave a comment!
Rose Cupcakes
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 box White Cake Mix 15 oz box
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Rosé Wine
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 cup Shortening
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Rosé Wine
- 8-9 cups Powdered Sugar
- Pink Food Coloring
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and fill the pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and egg until light and fluffy. Then add in the cake mix, buttermilk and wine.
- Divide the batter into cupcake liners approximately 2/3 full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a cooling rack.
For the Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butters and shortening until smooth, about 3-5 minutes
- Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with a couple tablespoons of the wine until desired consistency.
- Add in the food coloring until the frosting is the color that you prefer.
To Decorate:
- Fit a decorator bag with a 2D decorating tip (curved star tip with 6 prongs).
- Create a dollop in the center of the cupcake and then gently swirl the frosting around the cupcake to create the Rose design on top of the cupcake.
- Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
