Persian Love Cake with Citrus glaze

Name: Persian Love Cake with Citrus glaze
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: In the cake:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 tbsp canola or vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, room temp; 1 cup white sugar; 1 tsp orange zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp rose water; 1 tsp almond extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1 tbsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; In the glaze:; 2 cups confectioners sugar; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 tbsp rose water; 1/2 tsp pink food dye (optional); 1/4 cup crushed pistachios (optional); 3 tbsp dried rose petals (optional)

9 steps

Prep:25minCook:40min

You know those foods that people either hate or love...this isn't one of them. Everyone loves this cake.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:10:30 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories271.7 kcal (14%)

Total Fat11.2 g (16%)

Carbs40.9 g (16%)

Sugars30.3 g (34%)

Protein3 g (6%)

Sodium198.7 mg (10%)

Fiber0.7 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare one 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper and butter.

Step 2

Beat together butter, oil, eggs, and sugar until light and fluffy in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or a hand mixer.

Step 3

Mix in orange zest, lemon juice, rosewater, and almond extract.

Step 4

Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.

Step 5

Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until you can stick in a toothpick and have it come out clean.

Step 6

Let the cake cool on a wire rack as you prepare the glaze.

Step 7

For the glaze: In a small bowl mix together the sugar, lemon zest, orange juice, rose water, and food coloring until fully combined. The mixture should not be too thick, or too liquidy.

Step 8

Pour your glaze over the cooled cake on a wire rack with parchment paper underneath (It will catch the glaze that falls over the sides), sprinkle the pistachios and dried rose petals on top.

Step 9

Slice, serve, and enjoy!

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