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Saffron Cake with Cardamom

Saffron Cake with Cardamom: Elevate Your Dessert Game!

Saffron Cake with Cardamom is a luxurious dessert that blends exotic flavors and simple preparation, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted for lighter texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Freshly ground preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Saffron High-quality strands preferred.
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachios Optional for crunch.
  • Whipped cream Optional, for serving.
  • Rose water Optional, use sparingly.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cardamom, and saffron strands. Whisk gently to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Carefully add the eggs into the butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry mixture into the creamed butter, sugar, and eggs until just combined.
  6. If desired, fold in chopped pistachios into the batter for added texture.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Dust the top with powdered sugar or add a dollop of whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality saffron for the best flavor and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a fluffy texture.

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