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Italian Rose Cake

Italian Rose Cake

Name: Italian Rose Cake
Prep time: 5 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 5 h 50 min
Yield: 11
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Milk ¾ cup +1 ½ tbsp; Granulated sugar 7 tbsp; Active dry yeast 1 ½ tsp; Italian Tipo 00 Flour 4 cups +1-2 tbsp; Lemon zest 1 tbsp; Salt ¾ tsp; Large eggs 2; Vanilla extract 1 tsp; Salted butter ⅓ cup +2 tbsp; Salted butter ½ cup; Granulated sugar ½ cup + 1 ½ tbsp

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5h 50m
Serves 11
Easy
350 ℉
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Ingredients

	¾ cup +1 ½ tbsp Milk 200 ml, 2% or whole milk, warm
	7 tbsp Granulated sugar divided
	1 ½ tsp Active dry yeast
	4 cups +1-2 tbsp Italian Tipo 00 Flour 515 g
	1 tbsp Lemon zest or orange zest
	¾ tsp Salt or 1 tsp if using unsalted butter
	2 Large eggs room temperature
	1 tsp Vanilla extract
	⅓ cup +2 tbsp Salted butter 100 g, softened
	Filling:
	½ cup Salted butter 120 g, softened
	½ cup + 1 ½ tbsp Granulated sugar 120 g

Nutritional information

379

calories

16g

fat

53g

carbohydrates

protein

73mg

cholesterol

290mg

sodium

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Ingredients

¾ cup +1 ½ tbsp Milk
200 ml, 2% or whole milk, warm
7 tbsp Granulated sugar
divided
1 ½ tsp Active dry yeast
4 cups +1-2 tbsp Italian Tipo 00 Flour
515 g
1 tbsp Lemon zest
or orange zest
¾ tsp Salt
or 1 tsp if using unsalted butter
2 Large eggs
room temperature
1 tsp Vanilla extract
⅓ cup +2 tbsp Salted butter
100 g, softened
Filling:
½ cup Salted butter
120 g, softened
½ cup + 1 ½ tbsp Granulated sugar
120 g

Italian Rose Cake

This Italian Rose Cake, a rich brioche-like cake hailing from Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, is a testament to the art of baking. Much more than the sum of its parts, this cake is a wonderful combination of simple ingredients: flour, butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and yeast. The butter and sugar in the filling create a unique caramel-like flavor. Flavored with citrus zest and vanilla, it’s comforting and cozy. Its shape is designed to resemble a bouquet of roses, making it the perfect bake for Mother’s Day or any celebration. And it’s surprisingly easy to make at home.

The recipe calls for 00 flour, a finely ground Italian flour, though all-purpose flour can be used if you have trouble finding it. This amazingly delicious cake takes a bit of planning (a 5-hour rise), but one bite and you will forget the extra time it takes. Enjoy this cake slightly warm or at room temperature.

To make the Italian Rose Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Italian Rose Cake

1	Proof yeast	10
In a small bowl, mix together ¾ cup and 1 ½ tablespoons milk with ½ tablespoon granulated sugar. Sprinkle 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast on top and let sit for 10 minutes. Then mix to combine.
2	Mix ingredients and knead	7
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 4 cups and 1-2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon zest, remaining sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and yeast mixture. Knead on low speed to combine, then increase the speed and knead for 7 minutes.
3	Add butter	10
Add ⅓ cup and 2 tablespoons softened butter and mix again for 10-15 minutes until the dough stops sticking to the sides of the bowl and is smooth and elastic. The dough will be soft and tacky to the touch.
4	1st rise	2h
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2 hours until doubled in size. Alternatively, let the dough rise slowly in the fridge overnight.
5	Prepare filling	2
In a medium bowl, beat together ½ cup softened butter and ½ cup + 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.
6	Roll out dough	3
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle, about 20×24 inches.
7	Add filling	2
Spread the prepared butter filling evenly over the dough.
8	Refrigerate	1h
Roll the dough up lengthwise, then cover with a tea towel, and refrigerate for 1 hour. This step will make the dough easier to cut and handle.
9	Prepare baking pans	2
Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan and a 9-inch loaf pan. Alternatively, line with parchment paper.
10	Final rise	2h
Cut the dough into 11 slices. Place 7 slices in the springform pan cut-side up and the remaining 4 slices in the loaf pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
11	Preheat oven	5
Preheat the oven to 350 ℉.
12	Bake	20
Bake until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190-200 ℉.
13	Serve
Just before serving, dust the cake with powdered sugar and serve warm or at room temperature.

Bring Italy to your home with this Italian Rose Cake! It is rich in flavor and makes the perfect bake for Mother’s Day or any special occasion. If you give this recipe a go, remember to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram – we love seeing your creations!

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!