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buttercream rose cake

Stunning 3-Tier Buttercream Rose Cake Recipe


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 8-inch cake 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A beautiful buttercream rose cake perfect for special occasions. Decorate with smooth buttercream roses for an elegant touch.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups buttercream frosting
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix in vanilla.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
  7. Prepare buttercream frosting. Tint with food coloring if desired.
  8. Frost cake with a thin crumb coat, then chill for 15 minutes.
  9. Pipe roses on the cake using a petal tip.
  10. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
  • Chill the cake before piping roses for better results.
  • Practice piping roses on parchment paper first.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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