Aarsis Ultimate Valentine Cake Recipe

How to Make Aarsis Ultimate Valentine Cake

1. **Cake:**
2. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
3. Sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 7 tablespoons powdered sugar.
4. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl, using a paddle attachment, beat 6 large egg yolks until light and pale.
6. While beating, slowly drizzle in ½ cup water, mixing until well combined.
7. Slowly add ½ cup vegetable oil to create an emulsion.
8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in several batches, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
9. Stir in 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds.
10. Mix for another 10-15 seconds.
11. Set aside.
12. In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat 6 large egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
13. Gradually add 7 tablespoons powdered sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form and the volume triples.
14. Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk batter in three additions, being careful not to overmix.
15. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 12x16 inch baking sheet.
16. Place on the top rack of the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
17. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
18. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut out 12 circles.
19. **Rose Frosting:**
20. In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream with a whisk attachment until frothy.
21. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating until combined.
22. Add a few drops of pink food coloring using a toothpick until desired shade is achieved.
23. Add 1 teaspoon rose water.
24. Continue beating until the frosting triples in volume and forms stiff peaks.
25. Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a desired tip.
26. **Assembly & Garnishing:**
27. Place one cake circle in the bottom of a glass bowl.
28. Pipe frosting to cover the cake circle.
29. Repeat layers until all cake circles are used.
30. Garnish with chopped unsalted pistachios and edible dried rose petals.