Floral Rose Milk Cake with a Lush Milk Soak
Floral Rose Milk Cake with a Lush Milk Soak is a moist and tender cake infused with delicate rose aroma and soaked in a creamy milk mixture. This elegant dessert offers a perfect balance of floral flavor and creamy textures, ideal for special occasions or a memorable everyday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour substitute is used)
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon rose water or rose syrup
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Milk Soak Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or fresh cream
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients and Preheat Oven: Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan for easy removal after baking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder for even distribution and a tender crumb.
- Whip Eggs and Sugar: Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl until creamy, light, and fluffy to ensure a light sponge texture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped eggs. Add rose water and a splash of milk, blending carefully to maintain the airy texture without deflating the batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Milk Soak: While the cake is baking, mix whole milk, condensed milk, fresh cream, rose water, and cardamom powder in a bowl until smooth and fragrant.
- Soak the Cake: Once cooled slightly, poke holes all over the cake surface with a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the milk soak over the cake to absorb fully, creating moistness and lush texture.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the soaked cake for at least 2 hours to meld flavors. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with edible rose petals or nuts.
Notes
- Beat eggs thoroughly with sugar to achieve maximum fluffiness in the sponge.
- Do not skip poking holes in the cake, as this helps the milk soak penetrate evenly.
- Use fresh, high-quality rose water for the best floral aroma without overpowering the dessert.
- Chill the cake before serving to enhance soak absorption and creamy texture.
- Adjust the sweetness of the milk soak to your preference by tasting before pouring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Floral Rose Cake, Milk Soaked Cake, Rose Milk Cake, Creamy Floral Dessert, Elegant Cake, Rose Water Cake
