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Rose cake is not only a beautiful and elegant dessert, but it’s also delicious and easy to make. The combination of fluffy cake, creamy frosting, and the floral taste of rosewater creates an indulgent treat that will impress your guests. With its delicate yet robust flavor, rose cake is perfect for a romantic occasion, garden party, or a high tea.
This recipe yields a two-layer vanilla cake with rose-pink buttercream frosting. The cake is light, airy, and has a subtle hint of vanilla, while the frosting gives it a velvety and creamy texture with the perfect balance of rose flavor. The ingredients are easy to find and the steps are straightforward, so let’s get started.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs, at room temperature
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
For the rose-pink buttercream frosting:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
– 1/4 cup whole milk
– 1 teaspoon rose extract or rosewater
– 2 drops pink food coloring
Instructions:
For the cake:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4. Add sugar and beat until combined, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Allow the to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing from the pans and cooling completely on a wire rack.
For the rose-pink buttercream frosting:
1. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
2. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until combined.
3. Add milk and rose extract or rosewater, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
4. Add pink food coloring, one drop at a time until desired shade is reached.
Assemble the cake
1. Place one cake layer on a plate or cake stand.
2. Spread about 1/2 cup of frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
3. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting.
4. Spread a thin layer of frosting all over the cake, known as a crumb coat, and chill for 15 minutes.
5. Spread remaining frosting all over the cake in an even layer.
6. Decorate with edible rose petals or other desired decorations.
7. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Rose cake is not only a delicious dessert, but it is also a perfect way to surprise your loved ones with something different. This fluffy and sweet cakes’ taste is enhanced with the delicate rose flavor. So, try this recipe and make your moments memorable.
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