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Persian Love Cake with Cardamom & Rosewater Glaze topped with rose petals

Persian Love Cake with Cardamom & Rosewater Glaze

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An aromatic and romantic cake made with almond flour, semolina, cardamom, and a delicate rosewater glaze.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup almond flour
1 cup semolina flour
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 lemon
For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon rosewater, Dried rose petals and crushed pistachios for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light, pale, and fluffy, which usually takes about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth emulsion.
Step 4: Stir in the Greek yogurt and lemon zest until fully combined.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, semolina, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
Step 6: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 8: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
Step 9: While the cake cools in the pan for 10 minutes, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and rosewater to create a smooth glaze.
Step 10: Remove the cake from the pan, place it on a wire rack, and drizzle the rosewater glaze over the warm cake. Immediately sprinkle with pistachios and rose petals so they stick to the glaze.

Notes

Use high-quality rosewater and freshly ground cardamom for the best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg