For the dough,
4 eggs (separated whites and yolks)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
Sugar for dusting
For the filling,
1 cup rose jelly (320g)
For the topping,
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
7 dried rose petals cut in half for decoration
For the dough,
4 eggs (separated whites and yolks)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
Sugar for dusting
For the filling,
1 cup rose jelly (320g)
For the topping,
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
7 dried rose petals cut in half for decoration
Preheat the oven to medium heat (180°C)
Grease a 40 cm x 26.5 cm baking dish with butter
Prepare the dough: In a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until frothy
Add the sugar and beat well
Add the yolks and mix until smooth
Sift the flour and yeast over the eggs and mix slowly
Pour the dough into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned and pulling away from the sides
Remove from the oven, demold on a sugar-dusted cloth, flip onto another sugar-dusted cloth, and reserve
Prepare the filling: In a small saucepan, heat the rose jelly over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted
Spread it over the cake
Roll it up tightly using a towel, then let cool completely
Prepare the topping: Just before serving, whip the heavy cream with granulated sugar until stiff peaks form
Cover the rose of Damascus cake and serve at room temperature.