This strawberry compote is my most-requested filling for cakes! Pairing perfectly with a vanilla cake, this strawberry compote is easy to make, stable enough for a cake filling, and adds a sweet & tangy strawberry delight. An amazing strawberry compote…
Strawberry Compote Filling for Cakes
Rosewater Cream Filling (Gushta) & Sugar Syrup (Gatir)
This creamy, easy-to-make rosewater filling is a staple for so many Middle Eastern desserts. Try it in baked Phyllo dough, in knafeh, as a cake filling, in Middle Eastern pancakes (gatayef), or just in a bowl with a spoon, topped with pistachios! Gushta not too sweet on its own, but once paired with a rosewater sugar syrup, it’s a delicious, sweet treat.
Cake Decorating Tools: “Need to Have” vs “Nice to Have”
To start, let me say that you can decorate a cake (and a BEAUTIFUL one even at that) with the equipment you can find with even the most basic kitchen equipment, so don’t despair if you don’t have the space…
