Rose and Blueberry Cupcakes

Sweet floral cupcakes featuring fresh blueberries and ground almonds, topped with a delicate rosewater-infused pink icing and rose petals.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 436.7 kcals 5240.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 69.5 grams 834.1 grams
Fat 16.2 grams 194.5 grams
Protein 4.4 grams 52.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
12 cupcakes
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
125
g
Icing Sugar
For the batter
600
g
Icing Sugar
For the icing
Dairy
125
g
Fruits
100
g
1
piece
Lemon
Zest only
3
tbsp
GrainsCereals
Liquids
3
tbsp
NutsSeeds
Other
0.5
tsp
Rosewater
For the batter
4
piece
Egg Whites
Beaten until stiff peaks form
0.5
tsp
Rosewater
For the icing
1
piece
Rose-Shaped Sweets
Or fresh rose petals for garnish

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until pale and fluffy.
  • Dredge blueberries in flour, then remove and set them aside.
  • Mix the flour and ground almonds into the butter mixture.
  • Add the rosewater and blueberries and combine.
  • Gently fold in the stiffened egg whites.
  • Spoon the mixture into a muffin tin lined with cupcake cases.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until risen and golden-brown.
  • Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack.
  • Mix icing sugar, food colouring, lemon juice, water, and rosewater in a clean bowl.
  • Spread the icing onto the cooled cakes and smooth with a hot knife.
  • Decorate with rose sweets or petals before serving.