Farewell My Friend

My bestie is moving to Tennessee (very sad face : (  ) so it meant I needed to make her a cake to celebrate her new job and life. She requested what any awesome southern girl would a Pound Cake. This was my first time making one without the assistance of my mother and it actually turned out great below is the frosting recipe courtesy of the famous Magnolia bakery and directions on how to make a rose cake. I will miss you soo much Nik, can’t wait to come out to Tennessee and see you! : )

Rose cake tutorial
http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2011/02/rose-cake-tutorial.html

Icing recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter softened
• 6 to 8 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine butter, 4 cups sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating for about 2 minutes after each addition, until icing reaches desired consistency; you may not need to add all the sugar. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.