How to Make Rose Petal Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Imagine a luxurious and elegant dessert that delights all the senses. A dessert that not only tastes divine but also looks like a work of art. That's exactly what you get with a Rose Petal Pound Cake. This delightful creation features the delicate and fragrant flavor of rose petals, paired with the rich and buttery goodness of a classic pound cake.

One of the most appealing aspects of this recipe is the use of real rose petals. Their subtle and floral aroma adds a touch of romance and...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 ⅔ cups white sugar
  • 5 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 tablespoons ground almonds
  • 1 teaspoon rosewater
  • 2 drops red food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch tube pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9-inch tube pan.
  • Sift together flour and salt; set aside.
  • Beat butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy; it should be noticeably lighter in color. In a separate bowl, beat sugar and eggs together until doubled in volume. Mixture should be thick and lemon-colored.
  • Add sifted flour and salt gradually to the egg mixture, mixing until fully combined. Fold in creamed butter and mix thoroughly.
  • Divide batter into two equal parts. Into one part, add the almond extract and the ground almonds. To the other part, add the rosewater and the red food coloring. Spoon batters alternately into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a cake tester comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cake cool for 15 minutes; then remove from pan to cool completely. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.
  • Nutrition

    359 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 118mg
    • Sodium: 236mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 80mg