Neapolitan Rose Cake Recipe
This Neapolitan Rose Cake frosting recipe yields a smooth, creamy vanilla buttercream perfect for decorating cakes with beautiful rose patterns. Made with unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, confectioners’ sugar, and milk, this frosting is light, fluffy, and easy to spread or pipe for elegant cake designs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough frosting to ice a 9-inch two-layer cake
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
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
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Beat Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the softened unsalted butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. This aerates the butter and makes for a smooth base.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Add 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract to the whipped butter and mix briefly to incorporate the flavor evenly.
- Add Sugar, Milk, and Salt: Turn the mixer speed to low and slowly add the sifted 32 ounces of confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons of whole milk (adding up to ½ cup if needed), and a pinch of kosher salt. Frequently scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Whip Frosting: Once all ingredients are combined, increase the mixer speed to medium-high or high and whip the frosting for at least 3 minutes to achieve a fluffy and creamy texture. The author whipped for 7 minutes to reach optimal consistency.
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick to spread or pipe, gradually add more milk, a teaspoon at a time, beating well after each addition until the desired spreading consistency is reached.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy whipping and smooth frosting.
- Sifting the confectioners’ sugar prevents lumps and ensures a smoother texture.
- Add milk gradually to control frosting consistency precisely; too much can make frosting runny.
- Whip longer for extra light and fluffy texture suitable for piping detailed rose designs.
- Use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment for best aeration and consistency.
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