Persian Love Cake with Rose Water & Pistachio: A Fragrant, Elegant Delight
The Persian Love Cake is a traditional Persian dessert that combines almond flour, rose water, and a variety of spices to create a fragrant, moist, and decadent treat. Its unique name comes from the notion that the cake is infused with ingredients symbolizing love and romance. The addition of rose water gives it a distinct floral aroma, while the pistachios add texture and richness, making it not just a treat for the taste buds but for the senses as well.
- Time: 60 min
- Servings: 8
Source: Recipes Maria
Ingredients
- granulated sugar
- light brown sugar
- almond flour
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- ground cardamom
- ground cinnamon
- of salt
- unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- large eggs
- plain yogurt or sour cream
- rose water
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- pistachios, finely chopped
- Dried rose petals
- Extra lemon/orange zest