Ingredients
1.5 cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Shelled pistachios (finely ground)
1 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Ground cardamom
0.5 tsp Salt
1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup Granulated sugar
3 Large eggs
0.5 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 tsp Rose water
Dried rose petals for garnish
Crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, finely ground pistachios, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt.
Step 3: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy.
Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
Step 5: Stir in the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and rose water until fully combined.
Step 6: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 8: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10: Once cooled, garnish with dried rose petals and extra crushed pistachios before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality rose water to avoid a soapy taste. Freshly grinding your cardamom seeds provides the best aroma.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: rose cake, pistachio cake, cardamom cake, middle eastern dessert, floral cake

