a light and subtly spiced batter topped with a luscious orange citrus glaze

Persian  Love Cake

DISH INFO

15 mins

12

1 hour

PREP TIME

SERVINGS

TOTAL TIME

MAIN INGREDIENTS

unsalted butter granulated sugar eggs full-fat plain yogurt orange zest fresh squeezed orange juice rose water (optional) vanilla extract all purpose flour almond flour baking powder ground cardamom ground cinnamon ground cloves sea salt confectioners’ sugar chopped pistachios

Preheat the oven to 325F (162C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan, and line it with parchment paper.

Prepare

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well. Then mix in the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice, rose water (if using), and vanilla extract until combined.

Mix

In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Gradually add the dry and wet ingredients. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Combine

Remove the cake from the oven let it cool. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth. Spoon icing over the cooled cake. Garnish with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals.

Bake

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