Description
A stunning dessert featuring a buttery cake adorned with creamy purple buttercream roses, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups buttercream frosting
- Purple food coloring
- White fondant for roses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add this mixture alternately with the milk to the creamed mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely.
- Tint the buttercream with purple food coloring.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Use a piping bag to create purple rose swirls around the edges and top.
- Shape white fondant into additional roses for decoration.
- Add a white chocolate drip along the top edge for a final touch.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing. Use a kitchen scale for even layers. Adjust baking time for different pan sizes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, purple cake, rose cake, celebration cake