Where Can I Buy Rose Petals For The Dark And Sumptuous Chocolate Cake?

Our answer

Nigella's Dark And Sumptuous Chocolate Cake (from SIMPLY NIGELLA) is a vegan chocolate cake that is enjoyed by everyone. It is also the COOKALONG recipe for January 2023. Nigella decorates her cake with a pink and green mixture of dried rose petals and chopped pistachios. In the UK dried rose petals can be bought in some supermarkets and Barts the spice company also sell small jars of them. The petals may be found in the cake decorating section of the store or in the spices section. The petals are also popular in Middle Eastern cooking, so you may find them in a specialist grocery store.

There are also multiple on-line sources for edible rose petals. Outside of the UK it is probably easiest to find rose petals on line. However, when buying rose petals make sure they are marked as edible or for culinary use. These will be free of any chemical sprays and will have been dried and packaged in the correct conditions. Some dried rose petals that are sold are used for table decorations, baths or for confetti and these may not be suitable for culinary use. Also, we would mention that the rose petals are optional and you could use just chopped pistachio nuts or any other type of cake decoration that you prefer for the cake.