Rose Cake

This post could also be titled, "Ohmygosh I finally made this cake and I'm obsessed."

But I figured that was a little long.

I'm a big fan of all things floral and since I first saw these gorgeous cakes by I Am Baker, I've been in love.

I Am Baker Hydrangea Cake

 

I Am Baker Rose Cake

 

These are jaw-dropping, stunning cakes. Made at home!

 

I almost didn't write this post because I didn't want to give away my secret of how EASY this rose cake decoration is. But now you all know.

 

You don't have to tell anyone when you make it, though. It'll be our little secret.

 

Basically, make any cake that you want- chocolate, vanilla, funfetti, homemade, from a box- we are more concerned with the outside here!

 

When I made the rose cake, I made a two layer vanilla cake with a filling of chocolate frosting in between. And it was delicious, FYI.

 

I followed I Am Baker's directions for buttercream icing because it is thick and holds up well when piping the roses. Click here for the recipe. I also froze my cake before icing and applied a thin crumb coat to hide any holes in the rose decoration. For a one-layer of roses cake, I used the entire amount of frosting the recipe prepares. And I mean the entire thing. Like, I was so nervous I'd be one rose short-entire amount. So, keep that in mind!

 

I Am Baker has a great video to show you how simple and quick this frosting décor can be! All you need is a piping bag and a 1M size tip from the craft store!

 



 

I can't wait to try this rose frosting out on cupcakes, too! I have a little bit more practicing to do before I can present this as Charlotte's first birthday cake but that just means more cake for us to eat while I practice! Win, win, right?

 

Let me know if you try it out! Her patriotic cake in the video is perfect for 4th of July- right around the corner!

 

Now I want cake,

Laura

Apple Butter Breakfast Cake

Breakfast. Cake.

Breakfast Cake.

Is there much more you need to know?

Whenever you can eat cake for breakfast and it's actually the name of the dish, not just leftover birthday cake or something, it's a good day in my book.

Here is another great recipe for all that Apple Butter you made in the slow cooker, remember that (click here)?

You could also write out this recipe (or this one for Apple Butter Rolls!) and give it as a gift with a can of your homemade apple butter! How thoughtful and domestic of you.

This breakfast cake is moist, flavorful and perfect for a Fall morning. Try it out when your guests are in town for Thanksgiving as a delicious breakfast option!



 

Apple Butter Breakfast Cake

Slightly Adapted from Musselmans

Yield: 8x8 pan, approximately 12 small servings

Prep Time: 20 min. Total Time: 1 hour, 20 min. plus cooling

 

Ingredients:

2 1/4 c. all purpose baking mix

3/4 c. milk

1/2 c. sugar

1 egg

2 tbsp. butter, melted

1 1/2 c. apple butter

1/3 c. chopped pecans

1/3 c. sugar

2 tbsp. butter, melted

 

Directions:

-In large bowl, combine baking mix, milk, 1/2 c. sugar, egg and 2 tbsp. butter. Pour 2/3 of the batter into an 8x8 baking dish that has been coated with non-stick spray.

 

-Cover with apple butter.

 

-Top with remaining batter, dropped by spoonfuls.

 

-Combine pecans, 1/3 c. sugar and 2 tbsp. melted butter in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of cake.

 

-Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

 

This cake will fill up the entire dish while baking so do not substitute a smaller baking dish or a disposable pan!

Enjoy!
Laura