Rose Flavored Buttercream Frosting Icing for Cupcakes
Elevate your cupcake game with this luscious Rose Flavored Buttercream Frosting Icing, a dreamy blend of classic buttercream sweetness and delicate floral notes. This recipe combines creamy unsalted butter, sifted powdered sugar, and a touch of fragrant rose water, creating the perfect balance of richness and elegance. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla extract and the optional pop of pink food coloring, this frosting is as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, the light and fluffy texture is ideal for piping intricate designs or spreading effortlessly over your favorite cupcakes. Perfect for weddings, tea parties, or romantic occasions, this rose buttercream frosting will transform any bake into a showstopper.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), sifted
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Rose water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 drop Pink food coloring gel (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, use a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to cream the softened butter on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, while mixing on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the heavy cream, rose water, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat the mixture for 3-4 minutes, until the frosting is light and fluffy. Adjust the consistency if needed: add a teaspoon of heavy cream at a time for thinner frosting or a tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time for thicker frosting.
If desired, add one drop of pink food coloring gel and mix until the frosting achieves a uniform shade. Add more coloring for a deeper hue.
Taste-test the buttercream and adjust the rose water or vanilla extract if necessary, keeping in mind that a little rose water goes a long way.
Transfer the buttercream into a piping bag fitted with your favorite tip, or spread it onto cupcakes using a spatula. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the frosting to come to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3807 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.0 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.5 g | 652% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 562 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 500.7 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 499.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
