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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Rose Decoration
Method
Baking the Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- 6
Bake
Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch round cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Rose Decoration
- 8
Make Frosting
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and powdered sugar. Mix until well blended, then add the milk and food coloring. Beat until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- 9
Decorate
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Use a piping bag to create rose decorations if desired, and sprinkle with edible glitter for decoration.
