Elegant Rose Milk Cake

ByThe Recipe Cravings

Time

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Servings: 10–12

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Pink food coloring (optional)

Rose Milk Soak

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp rose syrup
  • 1 tsp rose water

Rose Whipped Frosting

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • Pink food coloring (optional)

Decoration

  • Fresh rose buds (food-safe)
  • Dried edible rose petals
  • Pink sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and rose water.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
  6. Add a few drops of pink food coloring if desired.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool completely.

Make the Milk Soak

  1. Whisk together the milk, condensed milk, rose syrup, and rose water.
  2. Poke small holes in each cake layer.
  3. Slowly spoon the milk mixture over each layer and let it absorb.

Make the Frosting

  1. Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and rose water.
  3. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  4. Tint with a little pink coloring if desired.

Assemble

  1. Place the first cake layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread frosting evenly.
  3. Repeat with the remaining layers.
  4. Cover the entire cake with frosting.
  5. Pipe decorative rosettes around the cake.
  6. Garnish with edible rose petals and a fresh rose bud before serving.

Enjoy this soft, elegant cake with delicate floral notes—perfect for birthdays, afternoon tea, or special celebrations! 🌹🍰

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