Yazdi Cakes

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3
Delicious Yazdi Cakes recipe for your dessert cravings
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups butter , melted
1 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 tablespoon rose water
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
403
Sugar
27g
Fat
21g
Yazdi cakes are a traditional Iranian dessert that are often served during holidays and special occasions. They are typically made with all-purpose flour, white sugar, butter, yogurt, and flavored with cardamom and rose water. The use of yogurt in this recipe makes the cakes moist and gives them a unique tangy flavor. The cardamom and rose water also give the cakes a distinctive aroma and flavor that is sure to delight your senses. Yazdi cakes are typically served for dessert and can be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. They are also great for sharing with family and friends!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
3.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4.Add melted butter, yogurt, cardamom, and rose water to the egg mixture.
5.Mix in the flour mixture until well combined.
6.Fold in the slivered almonds.
7.Pour the batter into a greased muffin tin or baking dish.
8.Sprinkle pistachio nuts on top of each cake.
9.Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

PROS

Yazdi cakes have a unique flavor profile thanks to the use of cardamom and rose water.
They are also very moist and have a great texture due to the use of yogurt in the recipe.

CONS

These cakes are quite high in calories and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
They can also be quite sweet for some people’s tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The use of yogurt in this recipe makes these cakes a great source of calcium and protein. Cardamom has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties which can aid in digestion and may help lower blood pressure.

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