Homemade rose milk cake (Recipe for Printing)
This moist rose milk cake blends fragrant rose water and warm cardamom, ideal for spring celebrations and afternoon treats. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup rose water or rose essence
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup yogurt (optional, for added moisture)
→ Soaking Milk
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1 1/4 cups whole milk
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2 tablespoons rose water or rose essence
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon condensed milk (optional, for richness)
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1 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional, for extra flavor)
→ Decorative Toppings
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Edible rose petals (optional)
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Crushed pistachios or almonds (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
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In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate whole milk, rose water or essence, vanilla extract, and yogurt if using. Mix until smooth.
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Gradually fold dry mixture into wet mixture, stirring until just combined and smooth. Avoid overmixing.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
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While the cake bakes, blend whole milk, rose water or essence, granulated sugar, optional condensed milk, and cardamom powder in a small saucepan. Warm mixture over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Once cake has cooled for 10 minutes in the pan, puncture surface with a fork or skewer. Slowly pour soaking syrup evenly over cake, allowing liquid to absorb completely.
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Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours to fully absorb syrup and develop flavor. Garnish with edible rose petals and crushed pistachios or almonds before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For enhanced aroma and authentic flavor, use high-quality rose water and garnish just before serving.