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Delightful Rose Poke Cake

Delightful Rose Poke Cake: A Floral Fantasy for Your Tastebuds

Delightful Rose Poke Cake is a unique floral dessert that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups cake flour all-purpose flour can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil can be swapped for any neutral oil
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk or substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 1 tbsp rosewater
  • 1 tbsp pink pitaya powder optional; can use pink food coloring instead
For the Soaking
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
For the Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream keep cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar to taste
  • dried or fresh roses for decoration

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and optional pink pitaya powder.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, sugar, and vegetable oil until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients, then buttermilk and rosewater, followed by the remaining dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes across the surface with a wooden spoon handle.
  8. Mix sweetened condensed milk with rosewater, then pour over the warm cake.
  9. Allow the cake to absorb the mixture for about 30 minutes.
  10. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes.
  11. Whip heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  12. Spread whipped cream over the cake and garnish with dried or fresh roses.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Use gentle pressure when poking holes to prevent crumbling.

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