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Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake Recipe

Delightful Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake Recipe to Savor

Indulge in an eggless Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake, a delightful fusion of flavors perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British, Indian
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 cups Plain Flour or gluten-free flour with xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Green Cardamom Powder freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachios
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rose Water
  • 2 tablespoons Milk adjust as necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Red/Pink Food Color optional
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Edible Rose Petals optional

Equipment

  • Loaf Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a loaf tin with parchment paper.
    Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake Recipe
  2. Cream together unsalted butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy (3-4 minutes), then blend in vanilla extract.
    Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake Recipe
  3. Combine plain yogurt and water in a separate bowl, then mix into the creamed butter and sugar until thoroughly combined.
    Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake Recipe
  4. Sift together plain flour, baking powder, salt, and green cardamom powder. Mix gently into the wet mixture, then fold in chopped pistachios.
    Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake Recipe
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake Recipe
  6. Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake Recipe
  7. Prepare the glaze by mixing icing sugar, rose water, and milk until smooth. Adjust as needed for consistency.
    Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake Recipe
  8. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and garnish with additional chopped pistachios and edible rose petals if desired.
    Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Adjust glaze consistency as necessary.

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