Neapolitan Rose Cake Recipe
This Neapolitan Rose Cake frosting recipe creates a smooth, creamy buttercream perfect for decorating cakes with elegant rose designs. The vanilla-scented frosting is sweet and silky, ideal for adding a delicate finishing touch to your baked creations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough frosting for one 9-inch layer cake or equivalent decoration
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 32 ounces confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons whole milk, up to ½ cup as needed
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Beat Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the softened unsalted butter on medium-high speed until it becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. This aerates the butter for a smooth texture.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Mix in 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract to infuse the frosting with a sweet, aromatic flavor.
- Add Sugar and Milk Gradually: With mixer speed lowered to low, slowly add the sifted confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons of whole milk, and a pinch of kosher salt. Frequently scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Whip the Frosting: Once incorporated, increase the mixer to medium-high or high speed and whip the frosting for at least 3 minutes, continuing up to 7 minutes if desired. This step creates a light and airy consistency ideal for piping roses.
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick to spread or pipe smoothly, gradually add additional milk, up to ½ cup total, beating well after each addition until the desired consistency is achieved.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
- Sifting the confectioners’ sugar prevents lumps in the frosting.
- Adjust milk quantity carefully to avoid a too runny frosting.
- This frosting is excellent for piping decorative roses and other cake designs.
- Store any leftover frosting refrigerated and bring back to room temperature before reuse.
Keywords: Neapolitan Rose Cake, buttercream frosting, vanilla frosting, cake decoration, rose cake frosting
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