Description
Fragrant, nutty, and irresistibly tender—this Persian Love Cake is a romantic fusion of flavor and tradition.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup semolina
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp rose water
- Pinch of salt
For Topping:
- Chopped pistachios
- Dried rose petals
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine almond flour, semolina, sugar, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, yogurt, cardamom, and rose water.
- Combine: Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Pour the batter into a greased 8” pan.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden and set.
- Cool and garnish: Allow the cake to cool slightly, then top with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
