The rose cake is from Grazia's hometown, Mantova, in the North of Italy, and is a piece of Italian history. It was in fact introduced on February 12th, 1490 at the wedding party for Isabella d’Este ...

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon rose water, or to taste Candied, fresh or dried edible rose petals ...

Preheat the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3. Have ready two unbuttered 23cm loose bottom cake tins about 7.5 cm deep (9 in x 3in) and a 25cm 10in board or serving plate. Using an electric hand whisk and ...

WHILE Americans firmly associate roses with Valentine’s Day, for much of the world, particularly the Middle East, they are a year-long pantry staple in the form of rose water, rose syrup, rose jam and ...