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Perfect Rose Petal Vanilla Bean Layer Cake

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A delicate and elegant vanilla bean layer cake infused with fresh edible rose petals, perfect for special occasions. It features a moist, buttery crumb and a silky vanilla bean buttercream frosting with subtle floral notes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour (sifted for a lighter crumb)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed slightly
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
  • ¼ cup fresh edible rose petals (washed and dried) or 3 tbsp dried petals (food-grade)
  • For the Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean seeds (from 1 vanilla bean)
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional Garnishes:
  • Extra rose petals for topping
  • Edible gold leaf or pearl sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla bean seeds.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and warmed milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in rose petals with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Prepare buttercream by beating softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla seeds, salt, and cream. Beat until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  11. Level cake tops if needed. Place one layer on serving plate, spread thick layer of buttercream, then top with second layer. Frost top and sides smoothly.
  12. Decorate with extra rose petals or sprinkles if desired.
  13. Chill cake for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Notes

Fold rose petals gently to avoid breaking or discoloring them. Use real vanilla beans for best flavor and visible vanilla specks. Adjust milk if batter is too thick after adding petals. Chill cake before slicing for cleaner cuts. For gluten-free version, use 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add an extra egg. Rosewater or raspberry filling variations available.

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Keywords: rose petal cake, vanilla bean cake, layer cake, floral cake, special occasion cake, edible rose petals, vanilla buttercream

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