Name: Persian Love Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon rose water; 1 tablespoon orange zest; ½ cup Greek yogurt; ½ cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon honey (for drizzle); 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish); 1 tablespoon edible rose petals (optional, for garnish)

Persian Love Cake Recipe

Author: Louna
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The Persian Love Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich flavors, spices, and floral notes, making it a perfect treat for special occasions.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon rose water
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup whole milk
1 tablespoon honey (for drizzle)
1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
1 tablespoon edible rose petals (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing it with butter and sprinkling flour inside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cardamom, and ground cinnamon.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the rose water, orange zest, and Greek yogurt.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Prepare the honey drizzle by warming honey slightly in the microwave for easier drizzling.
Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the warm honey over the top, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and add edible rose petals if desired.