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rosette cake

Rosette Cake

Discover the art of baking a rosette cake with easy tips and creative designs. Perfect for beginners and pros alike. Try it now!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $50

Equipment

  • Piping bags
  • Rosette cake tips e.g., #104, #127
  • Cake turntable
  • Offset spatula

Ingredients

  • 200 g cake layers (classic vanilla or chocolate sponge)
  • 200 g unsalted butter for frosting
  • 400 g powdered sugar for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream for frosting
  • as needed food coloring for decorating

Instructions

  • Bake the cake layers, allowing them to cool completely.
  • Prepare the frosting by beating unsalted butter with powdered sugar and a splash of milk or cream until light and fluffy.
  • If desired, add flavor extracts and food coloring to the frosting.
  • Load a piping bag with frosting using a rosette cake tip (preferably #104).
  • Pipe the rosettes onto the cooled cake, rotating the turntable for even coverage.
  • Optionally, create color gradients by using different shades of frosting.
  • Chill the cake briefly between layers of decoration if necessary.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Don't stress about perfection; practice makes you better! Feel free to experiment with flavors and colors to personalize your rosette cake. If you're new, practice on parchment paper before decorating the cake. Remember to store any leftover cake in the fridge and enjoy it within a few days.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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