Cupcakes with Roses

Cupcakes with rose petals are an elegant and sophisticated dessert, perfect for special occasions. Here is the recipe, with an Italian touch in the preparation:

Ingredients

• 180g of all-purpose flour
• 150g of sugar
• 120g of softened butter
• 3 eggs
• 120ml of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• Edible rose petals (not chemically treated)
• 2 tablespoons of rose water (for a more intense flavor note)

For the frosting:

• 200g of cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
• 100g of powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon of rose water
• Rose petals for decoration

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and prepare a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, continuing to beat.
4. Fold in the sifted flour with the baking powder and salt, alternating with the milk, until the mixture is smooth. Flavor with vanilla essence and rose water.
5. Gently crumble some rose petals and fold them into the batter with gentle movements.
6. Fill the paper liners about 2/3 full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before decorating them.

For the frosting:

1. In a bowl, whip the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and rose water until smooth and even.
2. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag with a star tip and decorate the cupcakes with a swirl of frosting.
3. Finish by decorating with rose petals.

Curiosity

Rose petals have been used since ancient times in Persian cooking and have spread across many Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cuisines. In addition to their use in pastries, they are known for their benefits and their use in herbal teas and decoctions.

Remember to always use edible rose petals, which have not been treated with pesticides or other harmful chemicals, especially if you use them in sweets or as decoration!