Description
Sweet, creamy rose milk cake brings Middle Eastern elegance to your dessert table. Delicate flavors and tender crumb promise a memorable indulgence that will transport you to aromatic bakeries of Lebanon.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cups yogurt
- 0.5 cups milk
Liquid Ingredients:
- 0.5 cups condensed milk
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon rose syrup (Rooh Afza)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon dried rose petals
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by greasing a cake pan and heating to 350F (175C), ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Create a delicate dry mixture by combining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps.
- In a separate vessel, blend melted butter, sugar, yogurt, milk, rose syrup, and vanilla extract until the wet ingredients form a smooth, cohesive liquid.
- Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until a uniform batter emerges without overmixing.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the cake develops a golden surface.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, creating a stable foundation for the milk soak.
- Craft a luxurious milk mixture by combining condensed milk, whole milk, heavy cream, and rose syrup in a bowl, whisking until perfectly blended.
- Using a fork, carefully puncture multiple holes across the cake’s surface to enhance milk absorption.
- Slowly pour the prepared milk mixture over the cake, ensuring even distribution and complete saturation.
- Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing the milk to permeate and tenderize the cake’s texture.
- Generously spread whipped cream across the cake’s surface, creating a smooth, elegant layer.
- Garnish with finely chopped pistachios and delicate dried rose petals for a visually stunning and aromatic finish.
- Slice and serve chilled, revealing the cake’s decadent, moisture-rich interior.
Notes
- Precision matters when measuring rose syrup to maintain the delicate floral essence without overpowering the cake’s flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother batter mixing and more even cake texture.
- Use full-fat yogurt for extra moisture and richness, creating a tender crumb that melts in your mouth.
- Gluten-free bakers can substitute regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for a similar soft consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg