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Chocolate "Rose" Cupcakes

February 1, 2012 by Audra 26 Comments

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Ok- confession: I totally watch The Bachelor. I have been for a couple years now and I love it in that “this show is so awful that I actually find it entertatining” sort of way. Last Monday my dear friend Natalie was in town and came over to my sister Nadia’s for a little viewing party. Nat is known for the hillarious Bachelor commetaries she writes on her blog, and we were in near hysterics the whole time. I seriously wish we could all watch together every week!
For the occasion (and since these are perfect for V-day,) I thought I’d make some “rose” cupcakes.  I dorkily asked all the girls if they would “please accept this rose,” and they of course accepted. (Maybe I gave myself two roses so what?)
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For these cupcakes I used my favorite One-bowl chocolate cupcake and vanilla bean buttercream. I only had a couple hours to whip these up so I wanted something easy. To pipe on the roses, I used a Large #1 Wilton star tip and starting in the center of the cupcake- piped in a circular motion until I got my pretty pink rose. It really takes about 5 seconds and looks so pretty! Everyone was very impressed with my “roses” (which I guess are techinally called rosettes.) Either way- they sure make for a sweet love-inspired treat.
PS- I am calling now that Ben is going to choose the annoying model in the end. I hate her but I think he’s just that dumb. :)
 
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Chocolate "Rose" Cupcakes
Yield: 18-24 cupcakes
 
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons safflower oil (canola is also fine)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For Frosting
  • 2 sticks of butter softened
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla bean paste or a vanilla bean split length wise (lately I'm all about the paste though- so easy.)
  • 2-6 tablespoons of milk or cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners; set aside. Sift together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Add eggs, warm water, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla, and mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of bowl to assure batter is well mixed.
  2. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each ⅔ full. Bake until tops spring back when touched, about 20 minutes, rotating pan once if needed. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
For Frosting
  1. Beat Butter and scraped out vanilla bean with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, (about 3 minutes.) Add the powdered sugar and beat well until mixture is thick and almost paste like. Add extract and 1 tablespoon of milk/cream. Beat well. Slowly add more milk 1 spoon at a time if you think your frosting is too thick or dry. Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
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Cupcake Recipe from Martha Stewart

Filed Under: Cupcakes, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate, Vanilla

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  1. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    These are beautiful!

    Reply
  2. Me And My Sweets says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    cutie cupcakes! The recipe sounds delicious! Please visit my updated blog

    http://meandmysweets.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  3. Kiri W. says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Very pretty! I have always loved rose water in baked goods, so theis seems like the perfect valentine’s treat!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    I am still working on my simple swirl, so you are way ahead of me with the rose swirl. However you swirl it, I know these cakes are a delicious treat. Your friends are very lucky to have been the recipients of these gems-yum!

    Reply
  5. Inessa says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    Ohhh.how pretty… It’s very nice to meet you. Love you blog :)

    Reply
  6. bakeyourday says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Gorgeous pink color, Audra. Perfect for Valentine’s day!

    Reply
  7. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:04 am

    These cupcakes are gorgeous… and they would be delicious, too!

    Reply
  8. Dawnye7 says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:07 am

    Great looking cupcakes.

    Reply
  9. theblackpeppercorn says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:49 am

    Wow – they look just like a rose! Impressive

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  10. Katie Koonce says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:14 am

    I’m totally addicted to the bachelor! My hubby hates Mondays ;-) And these look so wonderful! Your rose is perfect!

    Reply
  11. theharriedcook says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:50 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! Those cupcakes are just picture perfect… and I can imagine how good they must taste! Thanks for sharing :)

    Reply
  12. Samantha Haddow says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:23 am

    Beautiful piping work!

    Reply
  13. Tya @Note etc. says

    February 2, 2012 at 10:12 am

    fabolous and pretty… I bet the taste is delicious too

    Reply
  14. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    The roses are so perfect, and I like the pink color you got,

    Reply
  15. Ravienomnoms says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    These are so awesome and so beautiful!

    Reply
  16. Claire Gallam10 says

    February 2, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    These are BEAUTIFUL!!!! I would pay top money for these cupcakes. Gorgeous work, as always!

    Reply
  17. Krissy's Creations says

    February 2, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    I totally watch the Bachelor too! Haha. Beautiful cupcakes!!

    Reply
  18. Erin says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:36 am

    Beautiful! I don’t watch the Bachelor, but that is only because hubby is around, and I can’t! I supposed I could DVR it for later, but I am not sure I want to put up with the ridicule!

    Reply
  19. Lisa @ Sweet2EatBaking says

    February 11, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Beautiful and very apt for the impending Valentine’s day. I made something similar on my blog. I’m a novice though, only been baking for a max of 3 months. I’m also a single momma to 3 little girls and mobility disabled. Take a peek if you like.

    I love your blog and the design, photos, etc. Looks great. Ima following. :)

    -Lisa
    http://sweet2eatbaking.blogspot.com

    Reply
  20. Brittany Overbeck says

    February 15, 2012 at 2:13 am

    Great cupcakes! I’m going to have to make them for “The Bachelor” finale! And I agree, Ben is probably going to end up with that model.

    Reply
  21. Jacqueline Raposo says

    March 4, 2012 at 5:11 am

    Beautiful. I will totally accept that rose, please and thank you very much.

    Reply
  22. Ilaria says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:42 am

    Hi!!! I’ve just discovered your blog, but already totally in love with it!! Please, do a tutorial on these roses, since you now have a youtube channel also!!!
    Love from italy,
    Ilaria

    Reply
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    January 6, 2014 at 12:03 am

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