Ingredients

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 package cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup butter , softened
1 tablespoon rose water , or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 eggs
This Persian Pound Cake is a traditional Iranian dessert with a unique aroma that comes from rose water and cardamom. Cardamom has been used in Persia for centuries in various delicacies. This dessert is perfect for tea time and family gatherings, featuring a soft, buttery texture and a hint of rose water and cardamom. The cake is not too sweet and can complement both sweet and savory dishes.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a bundt pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
3.In another large bowl, combine sugar, cream cheese, and butter; beat with a mixer until fluffy, for about two minutes.
4.Mix in rose water and vanilla extract, and gradually add eggs, beating well after every addition.
5.Mix in flour mixture, ensuring it's well combined without over-mixing.
6.Bake cake in the middle of the oven for about one hour or until the toothpick comes out clean from the middle of the cake.
7.Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8.Cut into slices and serve.

PROS

This Persian Pound Cake has a unique aromatic flavor that comes from rose water and cardamom.

It’s an excellent dessert option for family gatherings and tea time with friends.

CONS

Persian Pound Cake is a high-calorie dessert that should be enjoyed in moderation.

The recipe calls for a considerable amount of sugar, butter, and cream cheese, making it high in fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Consuming almonds in this cake can provide weight loss support and reduced inflammation in the body.
Cardamom can help lower blood pressure, improve breathing, and aid digestion. Rose water is said to have mood-boosting effects and can help calm anxiety.

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