'23 Elizabeth Rose Recipe
Make '23 Elizabeth Rose Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Cake
For the Rose Frosting
Method
For the Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Rose Frosting
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
- 10
Color the Frosting
Add pink food coloring a few drops at a time until you reach your desired shade of pink.
Assemble the Cake
- 11
Frost the Cake Layers
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top of that.
- 12
Finish Frosting
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining rose frosting, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- 13
Decorate
If desired, use additional frosting to pipe roses or other decorations on top of the cake.
