A moist cake with enchanting Middle Eastern flavors, blending the subtle sweetness of rose water with the crunch of pistachios. Topped with delicate dried rose petals, it’s a true treat for the senses.
Ingredients:
- 🥜 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍬 3/4 cup sugar
- 🧈 1/2 cup melted butter
- 🥚 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 🌸 1/4 cup rose water
- 🥜 3.5 oz pistachios, chopped
- 🌸 Dried rose petals (for decoration)
Directions:
🥄 Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C, fan-assisted). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
🥣 Prepare the batter:
- In a large bowl, combine 🥜 flour and 🍬 sugar.
- Add 🧈 melted butter and 🥚 eggs. Mix until the batter is smooth and uniform.
🌸 Infuse with unique flavors:
- Gently fold 🌸 rose water and 🥜 chopped pistachios into the batter. Mix until evenly incorporated.
🍰 Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
🌹 Final decoration:
- Sprinkle 🥜 additional chopped pistachios over the top of the cake.
- Add 🌸 dried rose petals for an elegant and aromatic finish.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 50–55 minutes
🔥 Calories: Approximately 320 kcal per serving
🍽️ Servings: 8–10