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birthday cake rose gold

3-Step Birthday Cake Rose Gold Tutorial That Wows


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 cake (12 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A stunning and elegant birthday cake with rose gold accents, perfect for celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Rose gold edible dust
  • Rose gold fondant
  • Edible gold leaf (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  7. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
  9. Cover with rose gold fondant and dust with edible rose gold powder.
  10. Decorate with edible gold leaf if desired.

Notes

  • Store the cake in a cool place to prevent fondant from melting.
  • Use a turntable for smooth frosting application.
  • Rose gold dust can be brushed on with a clean paintbrush.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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