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;
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.
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