Wednesday, October 15, 2014

ROSE CAKE with Lemon Buttercream Frosting

My first attempt to make a rose cake :)
Its a Lemon Sponge cake with Chocolate Ganache filling and Lemon Butter Cream frosting



Recipe for the best Lemon Butter Cream Icing :

Unsalted Butter : 1Cup / 2sticks, at room tempterature(Not melted!!!)
Powdered Sugar : 4Cups
Lemon Rind from 2 Lemons
Milk / Heavy cream : 2tbsp
Lemon juice from 1/2 of a large lemon, approx. 1 tbsp
A pinch of Salt

Method: 

1. Beat butter for a few minutes with a mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed. 

2. Add powdered sugar and turn your mixer on the lowest speed until the sugar has been incorporated with the butter. 

3. Increase mixer speed to medium and add Lemon juice, lemon rind, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk/cream and beat for 3 minutes. 

4. Divide frosting into 2 bowls.





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