Amalia Opitz
This post may contain affiliate links, please visit our privacy policy for details. Fall in love with this oh-so romantic and effortlessly gorgeous Vanilla Rose Layer Cake!
A sweet and simple six inch vanilla cake that’s made with pantry staples, plus one secret ingredient…a splash of rose water!
Every bite is moist, floral, perfectly, vanilla-y, and deliciously sweet.
Then, each cake layer is frosted with the simplest and creamiest buttercream. I think we can all agree that Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to bake something sweet.
Whenever my mom and I go to the store to pick up things for the blog, Valentine’s Day decor is everywhere. So, this cake was also kind of me just…baking something I’ve been wanting to do for a while!
Every bite is perfectly floral and sweet, with just the right amount of vanilla. I could probably eat the whole thing in one sitting (it’s been very hard not to! Plus, when you finish the cake with fresh roses, it just adds a beautiful POP of color! All-Purpose Flour gives this cake the perfect texture and crumb.
– No need for fancy cake flours with this recipe! All-Purpose Flour gives this cake the perfect texture and crumb.
This is what makes the cake so light and airy.
This is what makes the cake so light and airy. – Using whole fat milk makes this cake incredibly tender! Vanilla Extract – Adds a wonderful flavor to this cake.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, and rose water. Also, be sure to beat in the powdered sugar in small amounts rather than all at once. There are SO many things you can do with this cake, but here are a few ideas to help you get started.
White Chocolate/Candy Melt Drips – Once the cake is assembled, you can use melted white chocolate or candy melts (I would recommend using white candy melts, as red may look more Halloween-esque) to create drips from the top of the cake. To do this, all you need to do is place the melted chocolate in a piping bag or spoon some onto the top edges of cake.
– Once the cake is assembled, you can use melted white chocolate or candy melts (I would recommend using white candy melts, as red may look more Halloween-esque) to create drips from the top of the cake. To do this, all you need to do is place the melted chocolate in a piping bag or spoon some onto the top edges of cake. If you are using roses, be sure to wrap the stems in plastic wrap and wash any petals that may touch the cake. If you are using roses, be sure to wrap the stems in plastic wrap and wash any petals that may touch the cake. Buttercream – Of course, you can always make more frosting to decorate this cake! – Of course, you can always make more frosting to decorate this cake!
Making your own flowers/roses is always one of my favorite things to do. Making your own flowers/roses is always one of my favorite things to do. You can either freeze the individual layers before assembly or you can freeze individual slices of this cake for up to 2 months. When dividing the cake batter, it’s best to use a ladle and a scale to help ensure each cake layer is even!
If it comes out clean, the cake is fully baked! When you make this Vanilla Rose Layer Cake, leave a comment down below!
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