Bridal Shower Blush Velvet Treat (Print Version)

Celebrate with this elegant blush-pink velvet dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Rosé Velvet Cake

01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
09 - ½ cup rosé wine
10 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
11 - 1 tbsp vanilla extract
12 - 1 tsp white vinegar
13 - Pink food coloring gel as needed

→ For the Rosé Cream Cheese Frosting

14 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
15 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
16 - 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
17 - 2 tbsp rosé wine
18 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
19 - Pinch of salt

→ For the Gold Drip

20 - ½ cup white chocolate chips
21 - 2 tbsp heavy cream
22 - Edible gold luster dust
23 - 1 tsp vodka or clear extract for painting

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla extract.
03 - Mix in buttermilk, rosé wine, and vinegar. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add pink food coloring gel a little at a time until desired blush color is achieved.
04 - Divide the batter equally among prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
05 - Beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then beat in rosé wine, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
06 - Level cake layers if needed. Place one layer on a cake stand, spread with frosting, repeat with remaining layers. Cover cake with thin layer of frosting crumb coat, chill 30 minutes, then frost completely.
07 - Heat white chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Drip over cake edges with a spoon or squeeze bottle.
08 - Mix gold luster dust with vodka or extract to make a paint. Using a clean food-safe brush, gently paint the chocolate drip with the gold mixture.
09 - Chill cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This cake is a show-stopper that instantly elevates any celebration.
  • The combination of rosé and chocolate creates a unique flavor that guests will rave about.
02 -
  • Don’t skip the vinegar; it’s a game-changer for the cake’s texture.
  • Brushing a little rosé on the cake layers gives an extra punch of flavor.
03 -
  • Invest in a quality electric mixer to get that perfect creaminess.
  • Ease your nerves by practicing the drip technique on a small cake first.
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