Rose Glaze [Recipe]

This subtle rose glaze pairs nicely with cakes that incorporate other Middle Eastern and Persian flavors like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, pistachio or pomegranate.  It's perfect for dressing up any dessert for a special occasion. 

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Rose petals for decoration (optional)
  

Preparation

1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, rose water, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. The glaze should be pourable but stiff enough to hold its shape. It can be thickened with more powdered sugar or thinned with more milk if needed.
   
2. Using a spoon, drizzle rose glaze over a cooled cake, holding the spoon a few inches above the cake. While glaze is still wet, sprinkle rose petals on top.