Pink Petals Cupcakes

So in honor of February and Valentine's Day, here is a recipe that will make everyday just a bit "pinker!"

INGREDIENTS

Cupcakes


1 box (18.25 oz) vanilla cake mix

1 1/2 cups light unsweetened coconut milk


2 large eggs


1/4 cup canola oil


1 1/2 tsp each coconut and vanilla extract

Frosting and Decoration


vanilla frosting;


red liquid food color;


pastry bag with large star tip;

light corn syrup;


small fresh pink roses, rinsed and patted dry;


granulated sugar (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Beat cake mix, coconut milk, eggs, oil and extracts in large bowl with mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until blended and smooth. Pour batter into paper lined cupcake/muffin cups.

3. Bake 20 to 22 minutes until a wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes before removing cupcake

Frosting: Tint frosting a light pink and pipe a swirl on top of cupcakes. Mix corn syrup with a little water and lightly brush on rose petals. Optional: sprinkle some sugar atop the petals. Place petals on top of cupcakes.