Cake decoration with rose water: A sweet temptation

Tarts and cakes are the perfect end to any feast. Whether it's a birthday, wedding or Christmas, a festively decorated cake is always a highlight. If you're looking for a new way to decorate cakes, you should try rosewater . With this special flavor enhancer you can give your cake a unique touch and delight your guests.

Rose water is an extract of rose petals that is used in cooking as an aroma and flavoring agent. It gives tarts and cakes a subtle rose flavor and a pleasant scent. Rose water is also very popular in oriental cuisine, where it is often used in desserts.

Here are some ideas on how to incorporate rosewater into your cake decorations:

Rosewater Buttercream

The buttercream is a popular cake filling and can easily be refined with rose water. Here's a simple recipe:

• 200g soft butter
• 400g powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp rose water
• 1 pinch of salt

Place the softened butter and powdered sugar in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer or food processor until smooth. Add the rosewater and a pinch of salt and continue beating until you have a smooth buttercream.

Rosewater Ganache

A ganache is a mixture of chocolate and cream used as a topping or filling for tarts and cakes. Refined with rose water, it becomes a special taste experience. Here's a simple recipe:

• 200g chocolate (preferably dark)
• 200ml cream
• 2-3 tbsp rose water

Roughly chop the chocolate and place in a bowl. Heat the cream in a saucepan until almost boiling. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir until the chocolate has melted. Add the rose water and mix well.

Rosewater fondant

Fondant is a soft icing used to cover cakes and tarts. Refined with rose water, it becomes a unique taste experience. Here's a simple recipe:

• 500g powdered sugar
• 3-4 tbsp rose water

Sift the icing sugar into a bowl and add the rose water. Mix everything well with your hands or a hand mixer until a smooth mass is formed. If the fondant is too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar. Roll out the fondant on a work surface with powdered sugar and place on the cake.

Here are some more ideas on how to incorporate rosewater into your cake decorations:

Rosewater Syrup

A rosewater syrup can be drizzled onto the cake bases to make them juicier and enhance the rose flavor. Here's a simple recipe:

• 200 grams of sugar
• 200ml of water
• 3-4 tbsp rose water

Place the sugar and water in a saucepan and heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Add the rose water and mix well. Drizzle the syrup onto the cake bases.

Rose petals as decoration

• Rose blossoms also go well with the cake decoration with rose water. You can either use real rose petals or make rose petals out of marzipan or fondant. You can find instructions for cake decorations in our blog.

Rosewater Cupcakes

Cupcakes can also be wonderfully refined with rose water. Here's a simple recipe:

• 125g softened butter
• 125g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 125g flour
• 2-3 tbsp rose water
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Place the softened butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer or food processor until fluffy. Add the eggs and keep stirring. Add the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt and mix well. Stir in the rose water. Pour the batter into muffin cases and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool and decorate with rosewater buttercream or rosewater ganache.

FAQ

Can I substitute a different flavor for rose water?

Yes, you can also use other flavors like vanilla, cinnamon or lemon zest. But rose water gives the cake decoration a special touch.

Where can I buy rose water?

Rose water is available in well-stocked supermarkets or in oriental grocery stores. You can also order it online from ROSIE ROSE.

Can I also use rose water in savory dishes?

Yes, rose water can also be used in savory dishes like couscous salad or lamb dishes.

Cake decoration with rose water is a sweet temptation that will delight your guests. With rosewater buttercream, rosewater ganache or rosewater fondant you can turn your cake into a real highlight. Cupcakes or other desserts can also be wonderfully refined with rose water. The cake decoration is completed with rose blossoms as decoration. Try it out and let yourself be enchanted by the special taste of rose water.