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Rose Poke Cake Recipe

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This Rose Poke Cake is a beautifully delicate and moist dessert infused with fragrant rosewater. The cake is baked, then poked with holes to soak up a luscious sweetened condensed milk and rosewater mixture, creating a tender, flavorful treat. Topped with rose-scented whipped cream and decorated with dried or fresh roses, this cake is perfect for special occasions or a lovely afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups / 360 g / 12.7 oz cake flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp pink pitaya powder (optional, or pink food coloring)

Wet Ingredients and Batter

  • 3/4 cup / 170 g / 6 oz salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups / 300 g / 10.5 oz sugar
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/8 cups / 270 ml / 9 fl oz buttermilk
  • 3 tsp rosewater

Filling

  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsp rosewater

Topping

  • 2 cups / 500 ml / 16 fl oz heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup / 120 g / 4 oz powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp rosewater

Decoration

  • Dried or fresh roses

Instructions

  1. Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F / 180°C / gas mark 4. Grease a 9×13 inch (23 x 33 cm) cake pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and pink pitaya powder if using. This evenly distributes the leavening agent and color.
  3. Cream butter, sugar, and oil: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and vegetable oil together until the mixture is creamy and light in color, about 3 minutes. This creates a fluffy base for the cake batter.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to combine evenly.
  5. Finish the batter: With the mixer on low speed, add half of the dry ingredient mixture and blend until mostly combined. Stir in the buttermilk and 3 tsp rosewater, then add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix until smooth but do not overmix to keep the cake tender.
  6. Fill pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly for uniform baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Poke holes: Remove the cake from the oven and immediately use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top, allowing the filling to soak in thoroughly.
  9. Create filling: In a liquid measuring cup, mix the sweetened condensed milk with 2 tsp rosewater. This fragrant syrup will soak into the cake.
  10. Pour over the cake: Evenly pour the condensed milk mixture over the warm cake, letting it absorb into the holes. Some liquid may remain on top, which is fine.
  11. Let cool: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to set the soaked filling.
  12. Mix topping: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp rosewater. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form to create a rose-scented whipped cream topping.
  13. Top cake: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cooled cake using a small offset spatula. Decorate with dried or fresh rose petals or buds for an elegant finish.
  14. Serve: Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve. Cut into 12 to 15 slices and enjoy the moist, fragrant dessert.

Notes

  • You can substitute the pink pitaya powder with pink food coloring for the pink hue.
  • If fresh roses are used for decoration, ensure they are pesticide-free and safe for food use.
  • Allowing the cake to soak thoroughly with the condensed milk mixture is key to its moist texture.
  • Use cold heavy cream for best whipping results when making the topping.
  • For a stronger rose flavor, adjust the rosewater amounts slightly to taste, but avoid overdoing it as it can become overpowering.

Keywords: Rose Poke Cake, Rosewater Cake, Moist Cake, Floral Cake, Poke Cake, Whipped Cream Topping, Elegant Dessert

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