Prepare the Cupcakes

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream the Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until it’s creamy and smooth.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate Adding Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Add Rose Water: Stir in the rose water to infuse a subtle floral note into the batter.
7. Fill the Cupcake Liners: Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
8. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Rose Frosting

1. Beat the Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until it’s light and fluffy.
2. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, about ½ cup at a time, mixing well between each addition.
3. Add Rose Water: Stir in the rose water and a pinch of salt. Adjust the amount of rose water based on your preference for fragrance and flavor.
4. Add Heavy Cream: Add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
5. Color the Frosting: If you want a soft pink color, add a few drops of pink food coloring and mix well.
6. Whip the Frosting: Beat the frosting on high speed for 3-5 minutes until it’s light, fluffy, and smooth.

Assemble the Cupcakes

1. Frost the Cupcakes: Using a piping bag with a large open star tip, pipe the rose frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Start from the center and spiral outward to form a beautiful rose shape.
2. Garnish (Optional): If desired, garnish the cupcakes with edible rose petals or a sprinkle of edible glitter for an extra touch of elegance.