Rose and cardamom cake

I have no patience for Days. You know, those dates set aside to focus on set things in set ways: World Oceans Day, Women’s Day, Teachers’ Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, an…

Looking for a special cake to make this Valentines Day? Look no further than this pretty pink Persian Love Cake. An almond and cardamom scented cake is brushed with rose syrup, layered with pastel pink rosewater buttercream and decorated with pistachios and edible roses! I called her Daria.

My rose pistachio and cardamom loaf cake was inspired by India. Earthy, warming and floral flavours blend perfectly in this eggless beauty.

Ingredients: 225g of unsalted butter225g of light brown sugar250g of self-raising flour 100ml of milk/almond milk 2 large eggs 1 tsp of baking powder 100g of white chocolate, chopped finely 1…

With a combination of spice and floral flavor, this stunning Ginger Cardamom and Rose Cake is uniquely delicious!

loosely adapted from a Cook’s Illustrated recipe

For the cake: 225g Butter, at room temperature 225g Caster sugar 4 Eggs 225g Self-raising flour 5 Blood oranges, peel and pith trimmed away then cut into thick slices Finely chopped zest and juice of 1 large orange ½Tsp Freshly ground cardamom seeds For the drizzle: 75g Caster sugar Juice of 1 large orange 1Tbsp Honey 1Tsp Dried rose petals 1 Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Beat the butter caster sugar together until pale and creamy, then gradually whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Sift in…

Ah, the traditional Persian Love Cake—a fusion of rose and cardamom, a symphony of flavours for the romantics and dessert aficionados alike. It’s moist, fluffy, and surprisingly easy to make from scratch. In just 20 minutes of prep, you’ll have all the taste without the kitchen marathon. This recipe? It’s your key to the ultimate cake indulgence.

This week, my blogger friend All Floured Up and I are doing an Eid Menu Swap! To complete the menu, today, we'll be posting some dessert...