Rosewater Cake with Frosted Berries and Yogurt Glaze Rosewater Cake with Frosted Berries and Yogurt Glaze Since ancient times, roses have been used to add aroma and flavour to food and drinks. We've taken the distinctive taste of rosewater and infused it into this beautiful cake! Topped with frosted berries and a sweet yogurt glaze, it's as delicious as it is stunning. Categories: Cakes & Cupcakes Desserts Granulated Sugar Yields 1 9 x 5 in (23 x 13 cm) loaf cake Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 40 to 50 minutes Ingredients For the cake: 2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour 2 tsp (10 g) baking powder ½ tsp (3 g) salt 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 2 tsp (10 ml) pure vanilla extract ½ tsp (2 ml) pure almond extract 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter 1 cup (200 g) Redpath® Granulated Sugar For the frosted fruit or berries: 2 tsp (6 g) meringue powder 2 tbsp (30 ml) water ⅓ cup (67 g) (or more as needed) Redpath® Granulated Sugar Optional fruit and berries: figs, washed and completely dried green, red, or black grapes, washed and completely dried blueberries, washed and completely dried red or white currants, washed and completely dried raspberries, washed and completely dried For rosewater simple syrup: 3 tbsp (45 ml) water ¼ cup (50 g) Redpath® Granulated Sugar 2 tbsp (30 ml) rosewater For the yogurt glaze: ⅓ cup (40 g) Redpath® Icing Sugar 2 tbsp (30 ml) plain yogurt 1 tsp (5 ml) milk ½ tsp (2 ml) pure almond extract ⅛ tsp (1 g) salt Icing Sugar Instructions For the cake: 1. Preheat oven to 350 ºF (180 ºC). Grease and line a 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13 centimetres) loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2 inch (5 centimetres) overhang on either side to easily unmold the cake. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt until thoroughly combined. Set aside. 3. In a measuring cup, lightly whisk together the eggs, egg whites, and extracts until just combined. Set aside. 4. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or a large bowl using an electric mixer), cream the butter until smooth; about 1 minute. Add the Redpath ® Granulated Sugar and blend until mixture is fluffy and pale in colour; about 3 minutes. 5. Pour the egg mixture in four parts, mixing well on medium speed after each addition. When all of the egg mixture is incorporated, add in half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Add in the remainder of the flour mixture and mix on low until the flour is no longer coming out of the bowl and increase the speed to medium; mix for 30 seconds. 6. Transfer batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top off with a spatula. Place cake into the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. 7. Meanwhile, make the frosted berries and simple syrup. For the frosted fruit or berries: 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the meringue powder and water until thoroughly combined. With a small clean pastry or paint brush, brush a very thin layer of the egg white mixture onto the clean and dried fruit. In a shallow dish, roll and sprinkle the egg-washed fruit with Redpath® Granulated Sugar until the desired “frost ” is achieved. Place frosted fruit and berries onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow to dry completely; about 15 minutes, or until it is dry to the touch. For the rosewater simple syrup: 1. In a small pot, combine the water and Redpath® Granulated Sugar. Place the pot onto medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil; watch carefully, as the small amount can easily burn. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Take off the heat and stir in the rosewater. Set aside to cool. 2. When the cake is ready, take it out of the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 3 minutes. 3. With a skewer, poke holes over the entire surface of the warm cake, piercing at least halfway through the loaf. With a pastry brush, evenly brush the surface of the cake with the rosewater simple syrup, until all of it is used. 4. Allow the cake to absorb the syrup and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. 5. Remove cake from the mould and place onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely. While the cake is cooling, make the yogurt frosting. For the yogurt frosting: 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Redpath® Icing Sugar, yogurt, milk, almond extract, and salt until smooth. Set aside until the cake is completely cooled. For the assembly: 1. Place cake onto the desired serving platter. Pour and smooth icing over the top of the loaf cake. Allow the icing to slightly set; about 10 minutes. Arrange frosted berries and fruit on the top of the frosted cake. This cake pairs well with a cup of oolong or fruity black tea. CHEF'S TIPS *If raw egg whites are not an issue or a health concern, 1 lightly whisked egg white may be used in place of the meringue powder and water. *Ensure the fruit and berries that are to be frosted are completely dried, or else the egg white and sugar will not adhere to the surface (the sugar may also start to clump or dissolve). *If using grapes or currants, keep them attached to the stems and in small bunches; it makes for a more beautiful and elegant presentation. 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