Romantic, rosy, and ridiculously delicious.
Let’s talk roses — not for your vase, but for your mixing bowl. Yes, you can bake with rose petals! 🌹
Fragrant, elegant, and surprisingly versatile, dried edible roses are one of our favorite ingredients here at The Flower Food Company. Whether you’re whipping up cookies, tea cakes, or scones, rose petals bring a romantic twist and a floral pop that’s as beautiful as it is tasty.
If you’ve never tried it, don’t worry — we’ve got everything you need to know to start baking with roses (plus, we’ve done all the hard work for you with our flower-powered baking mixes!).
🌹 What Do Rose Petals Taste Like in Baked Goods?
Rose petals add a gentle floral note that’s sweet, perfumed, and subtly fruity. When used properly, they give baked goods an elegant, aromatic lift — think of a light vanilla flavor kissed by flowers.
They pair beautifully with vanilla, lemon, cardamom, pistachio, and chocolate (yes, really!). That's why we love adding them to cookies, cakes, and even glazes.
Not sure where to start? Try our Rose Petal Tea Cake Mix — it’s soft, buttery, and made with real dried rose petals for a bake that tastes as dreamy as it looks.
🌸 What Kind of Rose Petals Can You Bake With?
Only culinary-grade dried rose petals will do. These are free of pesticides, dried naturally, and safe to eat — unlike the bouquet you grabbed at the grocery store.
We offer food-grade, beautiful dried rose petals in our Flower Shop collection, ready for your next rosy recipe or creative topping moment.
🍰 What Can I Make with Dried Rose Petals?
So many dreamy things! Here are a few of our favorites:
- Rose Shortbread Cookies
- Tea Cakes or Pound Cakes topped with petal-studded glaze (easy with our mix!)
- Rose-Infused Sugar or Frosting
- Floral Pancakes or Waffles with our pancake mix + extra petals
- Cake Garnishes (press a few on top of frosting for instant magic)
You can also infuse rose petals into milk, cream, or butter for a subtle flavor that adds depth to custards, frostings, or even whipped cream.
🌿 How Do You Use Rose Petals in Cookies and Desserts?
You can use dried petals in a few different ways:
- Mix them into the batter or dough – A few pinches of crushed petals will blend beautifully and add visual charm.
- Use them as a topping – Sprinkle over cookies, cakes, or glazed scones before baking (or after!) for a show-stopping finish.
- Infuse for flavor – Steep rose petals in warm milk or cream to add soft floral notes to any recipe.
Not sure how much to use? Start small — 1 to 2 teaspoons is usually plenty. And if you want a sure thing, try one of our mixes — we’ve nailed the ratio for you.
👉 Check out our gourmet baking mixes
💕 Why We Love Baking With Roses
Baking with rose petals adds more than just flavor — it brings a moment of beauty and calm into your kitchen. There’s something luxurious about using edible flowers, and roses just feel extra special.
We use them in several of our best-loved mixes, including:
🌹 Rose Petal Tea Cake Mix
🌹 Roasted Strawberry Scones with Rose Water Glaze
🌹 Gift-worthy bundles with dried rose petals and gourmet mixes
They’re also perfect for gifting — whether it’s Mother’s Day, a bridal shower, or just because someone deserves something beautiful.
👉 Explore Rose Mixes & Edible Flowers
✨ Ready to Bake Something Beautiful?
From cookies to cakes and everything in between, rose petals make baking feel like a self-care ritual. And with our gourmet baking mixes and edible flower collection, it’s never been easier to add a little flower power to your next dessert.
So go ahead — stop and bake with the roses. 🌹
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