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Impulse – {Rose Cupcakes}

August 11, 2009 by Kaitlin 28 Comments

I’m the type of person who has a difficult time passing up a good deal. A downfall which explains the stack of cheap notebooks stacked neatly on my vanity, the array of clearance-priced purses hanging heavily on what is supposed to be my coat rack, the fact that I have more shoes in my room than I really have the space to keep, and the reason why my paychecks seem to disappear so quickly! The trait also explains my overflowing kitchen cupboards which are filled to the brim with ingredients and supplies that were simply too cheap to walk by!

Closing the doors on the cupboards is a challenge; usually resulting in a dangerous balancing act that ensures something will – no doubt – fall on me the next time I choose to open them. And thus, I learned the hard way that keeping my kitchen knives in this cabinet was a bad idea.


Kidding, kidding.

Anyway, the cupboard is in constant need of reorganizing, and yesterday, as I was doing just that, I happened to come across an unopened bottle of rose water with its clearance tag (marked 1.99) still attached. Having never seen a bottle before, I was surprised by the cost (although rose water isn’t very expensive full price), and added it to my order just as the poor cashier had finished ringing me up. I was apparently so excited about the purchase that I shoved it into the very back corner of my baking cabinet, never again to see the light of day.

Stupid impulse buys at the checkouts.


But when I did find the bottle; stuck behind 4 bags of varied degrees of dark chocolate chips, a package of lollipop sticks, and a vial of luster dust I’d also forgotten about; curiosity got the best of me. Cupcakes were necessary, because it would help me clean out my stuffed cabinet.

If only by a teaspoon.

Rose Cupcakes with White Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream

These cupcakes start with a distinguished vanilla flavor, but finish on a very floral note. The rose water really adds more of a scent than a taste, but the presence is unmistakable. I sprinkled my cupcakes with chopped pistachios and topped them with handmade gumpaste roses.
Printable Recipe

Rose Cupcakes
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 c (156 g) flour
6 Tbls (85 g) butter, room temp
3/4 c (149 g) sugar
2 egg whites, room temp
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp rose water
seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
1/2 c (118 ml) half and half, microwaved for 20 seconds to warm slightly

Preheat oven to 350F (275 ml) and line a cupcake tin.

Sift together salt, baking powder and flour and set aside.

Cream the butter and sugar until light. Add whites one at a time, beating well until each is fully incorporated. Add vanilla, rose water, and vanilla bean. Now add the 1/4 c of the milk, mix well, then sift in half of the flour mixture, being sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl and mixing just until combined. Add the remaining milk, then the remaining flour mixture, and spoon into liners. Bake for 15-18 minutes.

Makes about 12 regular size cupcakes or 16 small souffle size cakes. Oh, and if you use the disposable souffle cups, make sure you cut a small slit in the rim of the cup so your guests will be able to easily remove them from the cakes.

White Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Please click here for a step-by-step guide to making Swiss Meringue Buttercream and troubleshooting tips!

1 c (199 g) sugar
5 egg whites
18 tbls (256 g) unsalted butter, softened slightly and sliced
1/4 c white chocolate, melted and cooled

Cook the egg whites and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved (test by rubbing some between your fingers. If it’s completely smooth, it’s done). Pour into another bowl (a stand mixer is preferable) and whip on high speed until room temp. Then, on a medium-slow speed, add the butter, waiting until each piece is completely incorporated before adding the next. The buttercream may turn into a soupy curdled mess, but I assure you it will be ok; just beat it for a few minutes longer. It’ll come together! When the buttercream has reached the ideal consistency, add the melted and cooled white chocolate carefully. Try not to get any on the walls of the bowl as it will cool and harden there. Whip to incorporate.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    August 11, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    Im speechless…in awe! those are GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!

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  2. Jo says

    August 12, 2009 at 12:23 am

    These are absolutely gorgeous looking cupcakes. Love the clicks and presentation as well.

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  3. tortatebukura says

    August 12, 2009 at 12:55 am

    I'm a sucker for pink roses on cakes. Your cupcakes are lovely!

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  4. Heavenly Housewife says

    August 12, 2009 at 3:32 am

    Absolutely beautiful. I'm going to bookmark this one.

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  5. diva says

    August 12, 2009 at 10:35 am

    these cupcakes are beautiful!! they stopped me dead in my tracks when i spotted them on tastespotting 🙂

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  6. apparentlyjessy says

    August 12, 2009 at 11:23 am

    I don't know which is more beautiful, the cupcakes, or the way you photographed them!

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  7. chocolatecup says

    August 12, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    ohmy!just to echo everyone's thoughts. your cupcakes are reallly really beautiful. omg.

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  8. Kaitlin says

    August 12, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Thank you so much, everyone! I'm so happy you think they're pretty!

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  9. ButterYum says

    August 18, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    Absolutely stunning… I want to dive right into these photos and chow down. Excellent!!!

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  10. ButterYum says

    August 18, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    Alas… finally a reason to use that rose water I purchased eons ago!

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  11. anna says

    August 24, 2009 at 4:49 am

    Beautiful! Rosewater is so nice in cupcakes, especially with vanilla. It is hard to get through a bottle of the stuff though, since it's so powerful. It's nice to have around when you want to sprinkle it on/in a baked good for a mysterious quality, though.

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  12. Megan says

    September 5, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    These are beautiful! Love the roses.

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  13. Lindsay says

    September 18, 2009 at 12:04 am

    Kaitlin, these cupcakes are so beautiful! What tip did you use to decorate them? Is there any kind of trick involved in getting such a nice swirl?

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  14. Kelly says

    October 27, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! I attempted to make these last night and they didn't turn out as nice as yours. I blogged about them though – are you cool with me linking to this page for the recipe?

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  15. Kaitlin says

    October 27, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    <b>@Lindsay</b>: I actually can&#39;t remember which tip I use… I will check the next time I go home! I can tell you one thing for sure, though. It&#39;s not a 1M. I hate that tip ;P <br /><br /><b>@Kelly</b>: I&#39;m so glad you tried it! Please feel free to link back 🙂

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  16. Anonymous says

    November 6, 2009 at 8:08 am

    Would it work out if I make an 8inch by 3inch cake instead of cupcakes. Would there be enough batter or would I have to double the recipe. <br />Also Would the buttercream be to over powering if I use it all over the cake??

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  17. MissEmily314 says

    September 9, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    Hi Kaitlin!<br />Do you remember what tip you used for these cupcakes? Or what tip you would recommend? I would love to make these for my niece Caitlin&#39;s birthday this party this Saturday! <br />=)

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  18. pamela kurt says

    October 16, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    ohh how beautiful! Great! I put it on my blog with a link to you. thank you!

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  19. Anonymous says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:56 am

    Love these!!!!! So pretty! I really wanted to make them exactly like yours but couldnt find those adorable cupcake cups! 🙁 Did you order them online?? Thanks!!

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  20. whisk-kid.com says

    January 24, 2012 at 4:43 am

    Thank you! Emily, I&#39;m sorry, but I can&#39;t remember :(<br /><br />Anonymous, I got the cupcake liners from GFS. I think they&#39;re called mini souffle cups.

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    • Anonymous says

      January 25, 2012 at 6:18 am

      Thanks!!!

      Reply
  21. stateofmind says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    I adore the gum paste roses! They are wonderful! I&#39;ve started to bake much more frequently as well as dabble in food photography because of your delightful photographs. 😀

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  22. JoyHey says

    May 28, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    Blogged this loveliness over at my blog: http://blog.joyhey.com/2012/05/28/inspiration-sweet-cupcakes/ Thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. Anonymous says

    July 13, 2012 at 2:39 am

    Thanks to u n other blogs like sweetapolita I had No issues with making SMB for the first time!!! !! The worst it got was slightly soupy n it came together before i had all my butter in!!!!! I had my mothers Old kenwood mixer so I had to heat the egg whites separately in glass bowl then transfer it to the mixer bowl! I think this was the trick cause it cooled the whites quicker! And my butter was

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  24. Anonymous says

    September 14, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    These are amazing looking. And although &quot;Rose&quot; flavor is not my favorite, the presentation is perfection, thank you.<br />

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  25. ria says

    October 18, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Hi Kaitlin,<br />These looks incredibly delicious and beautiful. I&#39;m a painter and I was wondering if I could use the first photo as a reference for a painting if I credit you.

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  26. Ahhn Vom says

    May 16, 2013 at 4:19 am

    Their personal page: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=209490569061220&amp;set=a.167885873221690.40233.100000008364878&amp;type=3&amp;theater<br /><br />The people from Amy&#39;s Baking Company in Scottsdale passed off your creation as one of theirs.<br /><br />Their website: https://www.facebook.com/amysbakingco<br /><br />Article about them: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/14/

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  27. Maria Paduano says

    July 12, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Bellissime!!! <br />Ecco, my roses papier Lerosedimari.blogspot.com

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