Baking with floral flavours is always something that has intrigued me. I’ve tried edible flowers a few times and like flavours like Parma Violets and Rose flavoured Turkish delight. Until a few months ago I’d never really tried it in my own recipes. After a bit of research and just seeing what I could pick up at the supermarket I created this beautiful rose water cake. I managed to find everything I needed in Waitrose, as they sell the edible rose petals. You could also get these online. You will need: For the cake 4 eggs 220g caster sugar 220g self raising flour 220g butter 2 tsp baking powder For the filling 170g icing sugar 120g butter 1 tbsp rose water Pink gel food colouring For the icing 220g Icing sugar 2 tbsp warm water 1 tbsp rosewater Pink gel food colouring To decorate Edible rose petals Rose decoration How to make: Preheat oven to 180ºc and grease an 8″ cake tin. Add all the cake ingredients to a bowl and mix quickly until fully combined, I’d recommend using a stand or hand mixer. Pour into the cake tin and bake for around 30 minutes until fully cooked and golden […]