PERSIAN POUND CAKE

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A tender and delicious cardamom and rose water-scented pound cake to take your taste buds on an exotic and mysterious journey! Enjoy.

Provided by Nooshin The Persian Diva

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon rose water, or more to taste
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a large tube pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper; spray parchment paper.
  • Whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine sugar, cream cheese, and butter in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add rose water and vanilla extract. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in flour mixture gradually on low speed until batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 133.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 324 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

freaky artist
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I'm always looking for new cake recipes. This one sounds like a keeper. Thanks for sharing!


_Pixieym_
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This recipe looks easy enough for a beginner like me. I'm going to give it a try this weekend.


Foxy The1st
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I'm not a big fan of cardamom, but this recipe sounds delicious. I might try it with a different spice.


Chante Booysen
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This cake looks so good! I can't wait to try it.


Raviteja Munganda
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. Maybe I overbaked it?


Riyadh Ahmed
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This cake is amazing! The flavors are so unique and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Ishita Hasi
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I've never had Persian pound cake before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange and cardamom glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Md Tarek Islam
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This was my first time making a Persian pound cake, and I was really happy with the results! The cake was easy to make, and it turned out so delicious.


Avela Macebo
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The cake turned out beautifully! It was so moist and flavorful. I'm definitely going to make this again.


Probash Biswas
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I loved the moist texture and the nutty flavor from the pistachios.


tasin
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit! My friends and family love the unique flavor and texture. I especially love the orange and cardamom glaze - it really takes the cake to the next level.


Donald Wood
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This Persian pound cake was a delight to make and even better to eat! The texture was moist and fluffy, with a slightly crispy crust. The flavors of orange and cardamom were perfectly balanced, and the pistachios added a nice nutty crunch. I would de