Mantova Rose Cake: A Famous Traditional Dessert!
The Mantova rose cake is a traditional dessert from the Lombardy region, famous for its attractive appearance, resembling a bouquet of roses. This soft and delicious cake is perfect for impressing your guests and adding a touch of elegance to your table. Preparing it requires some time and attention, but the final result will be amazing! Here is the complete recipe.
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Ingredients for the dough:
– 500g all-purpose flour
– 120g granulated sugar
– Grated zest of 1 lemon
– 2 eggs
– 100g butter (melted)
– 130ml milk (warm)
– 1 packet of dry yeast (about 7g) or 25g instant yeast
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt
Ingredients for the filling:
– 120g granulated sugar
– 120g butter (softened)
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Preparation: