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Perfect Rose Water Vanilla Bean Layer Cake

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A delicate and elegant vanilla bean layer cake infused with subtle rose water, perfect for refined celebrations and garden parties. This cake features moist layers with a light texture and a fragrant floral note balanced by a tangy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 whole vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons rose water
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixer bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  5. Stir in the scraped vanilla bean seeds and rose water.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix each addition on low speed just until combined.
  7. Fold in the heavy cream gently using a rubber spatula.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Tap the pans gently to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back lightly when pressed.
  10. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, frost and assemble the cake. Cream cheese frosting lightly flavored with vanilla is recommended.

Notes

Use fresh vanilla beans for best flavor; soak dry vanilla pods in warm milk before scraping. Do not overmix batter to keep cake light and fluffy. Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling. Chill cake layers slightly before frosting for easier assembly. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine and buttermilk with almond milk plus apple cider vinegar. Rose water is potent; use cautiously to avoid soapy taste.

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Keywords: rose water cake, vanilla bean cake, layer cake, elegant cake, floral cake, cream cheese frosting, garden party dessert

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