Paula's Sugared Rose Parade Layer Cake | Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 2 broken up with a fork egg whites
• 50 to 75 (depending on size) from organically grown roses rose petals
• 3 cups sifted self rising flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cup cake flour
• 2 oz red food coloring
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 6 cups divided sugar
• 6 divided eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 lbs softened cream cheese
• 2 lbs softened, divided Butter
• 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 6 to 8 cups sifted confectioner's sugar