Pistachio Rose Cake | Persian love cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of Persian cuisine with this delightful pistachio rose cake recipe! This Persian love cake combines fragrant rose water, cardamom, and crunchy pistachios to create a melt-in-your-mouth treat. Whether you’re looking for a traditional Persian dessert, a unique pistachio and rose cake, or a luscious pistachio rose milk cake, this recipe is perfect for any occasion—especially Valentine’s Day! Experience the magic of Persian food with this easy-to-follow Persian rose pistachio cake and impress your loved ones with the ultimate Persian dessert. 💘✨ 📚 Persian love cake History: It is said in legends that a young woman once fell in love with a prince and, to capture his attention, she baked this fragrant and delicious cake for him. But as you know, it’s just a legend. In my opinion, the name comes from the spices and ingredients used in it, like rosewater, pistachios, and saffron. 🔻 Ingredients for the cake • 1 cup almond flour (100 grams) • 1 cup all-purpose flour (100 grams) • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom • Zest of 1 lemon • 3/4 cup sugar • 2 large eggs • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt • 1/2 cup melted butter • 1/4 cup orange juice • 1 tablespoon rose water • 1 tablespoon saffron tea (saffron steeped in water) • 1/2 cup ground pistachios (50 grams) 🔻 Ingredients for the Glaze: • 1 cup powdered sugar • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 tablespoon rose water 🍰 Instructions: 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18cm (7-inch) cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. 2️⃣ Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. 3️⃣ In another bowl, rub lemon zest with sugar, then add melted butter, orange juice, yogurt, rose water, and saffron. 4️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, mixing for 2 minutes per egg. 5️⃣ Gradually fold in dry ingredients, then stir in chopped pistachios. 6️⃣ Pour into the cake pan and bake for 30 minutes (check with a skewer at 20 minutes). 7️⃣ Let the cake cool for 30 minutes before decorating. ------------------------------------------------ 🔻 Ingredients for the Syrup: • 2 tablespoons Malva Sylvestris (Marshmallow flower) • 1 tablespoon Basil seeds (Ocimum album) • 1 tablespoon syrup • 1 tablespoon saffron • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1 tablespoon rose water ------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Introduction Persian Love Cake 00:17 Mixing Flour, Cardamom & Spices 01:39 Mixing Yogurt, Rose Water & Pistachios 02:55 Combining Ingredients 03:20 Baking the Cake 03:50 Making Glaze 04:15 Preparing a Traditional Persian Drink 06:10 Garnishing the Cake with Rose Petals 07:12 Tasting – A Cake Full of Love ---------------------------------------------- 👇If you love trying new cuisines, Persian food is a must! On my Persian cooking channel, you’ll learn how to make delicious Iranian dishes that tell the story of Iran's culture. From savory lamb stews like Ghormeh Sabzi and Fesenjan to flavorful Persian rice dishes such as Jeweled Rice and Lentil Pilaf. From juicy kebabs to sweet desserts like saffron ice cream, rice pudding, and baklava, Persian cuisine has something for everyone. You’ll also find easy recipes for Iranian breakfast and healthy vegetarian dishes like Mirza Ghasemi (smoky eggplant). 👉Join me and bring the authentic taste of Iran to your kitchen!💖 ‪@Maryamcookhouse‬ ---------------------------------------------- #valentinesday #persianfood #persiancuisine #cakelover