Description
Rose Milk Cake is a delicious and fragrant dessert that combines the floral notes of rose with the richness of a milk-soaked cake. It’s a fusion of classic tres leches cake with the delicate flavors of rose milk, making it perfect for celebrations or as a unique treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp rose water
- A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)
For the Milk Mixture (Tres Leches Soak):
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp rose water
- A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp rose water
- Dried rose petals & chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bake the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add oil, yogurt, vanilla extract, rose water, and pink food coloring. Mix well.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely, then poke holes all over using a fork or skewer.
2. Prepare the Milk Mixture & Soak the Cake
- In a bowl, mix condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, rose water, and pink food coloring.
- Slowly pour this mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
3. Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and rose water until soft peaks form.
- Spread evenly over the soaked cake.
4. Garnish & Serve
- Decorate with dried rose petals and chopped pistachios.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use High-Quality Rose Water – For the best floral flavor, use a high-quality, food-grade rose water. Avoid artificial rose essence, as it can taste overly perfumed.
- Let the Cake Soak Properly – For a moist and flavorful cake, refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, but overnight soaking gives the best results.
- Adjust Sweetness & Color – You can control the sweetness by adjusting the condensed milk. Also, add pink food coloring sparingly for a natural, soft pink hue.
- Best Served Chilled – Rose milk cake tastes best when served cold, as the flavors meld together beautifully. Keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.