Bridal Shower Rosé Velvet Cake (Printable Version)

Blush-pink velvet layers with rosé-scented cream cheese frosting and a gilded white chocolate drip.

# What You Need:

→ For the Rosé Velvet Cake

01 - 2 ½ cups 320g all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ¼ cups 250g granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ cup 30g unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1 cup 240ml unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 cup 240ml buttermilk, room temperature
09 - ½ cup 120ml 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 225g unsalted butter, softened
15 - 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
16 - 4 cups 480g powdered sugar, sifted
17 - 2 tbsp rosé wine
18 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
19 - Pinch of salt

→ For the Gold Drip

20 - ½ cup 85g white chocolate chips
21 - 2 tbsp heavy cream
22 - Edible gold luster dust
23 - 1 tsp vodka or clear extract for painting

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F 175°C. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy about 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla extract.
05 - Mix in buttermilk, rosé wine, and vinegar. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Add pink food coloring gel, a little at a time, until the desired blush color is achieved.
07 - Divide the batter equally among prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
08 - Let cakes cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
09 - Beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then beat in rosé wine, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
10 - 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.
11 - 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.
12 - 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.
13 - Chill cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This cake surprises with its subtle rosé undertones, making each bite feel like a little secret between us.
  • It turns any table into a celebration, drawing happy, wide-eyed gasps with its golden finish and elegant blush hue.
02 -
  • The first time I rushed the cake cooling, my frosting turned into a sliding mess—always wait until layers are fully cool.
  • Brushing the cake with extra rosé before assembly deepens the flavor and keeps it irresistibly moist.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent lumpy batter and give a perfectly even rise every time.
  • If the gold drip seems dull, a second gentle brush-over with luster can take it from pretty to positively radiant.
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