Cake Yazdi - Persian Cardamom Muffins
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4.8
Cake Yazdi - Persian Cardamom Muffins
Description
Cake Yazdi muffins showcase the aromatic flavor of ground cardamom complemented by rose water, combined into a moist, tender batter of eggs, yogurt, and oil. The flour is mixed separately with cornstarch and baking powder before gently combining with wet ingredients to maintain a soft texture. Sesame seeds, toasted before topping, add a subtle crunch and depth.
The muffins are baked starting at a high temperature to encourage rise and then lowered to finish baking, resulting in golden, tender pastries with a fine crumb. Their flavor profile reflects traditional Persian baking ingredients, with the rose water adding a floral note balanced by warm cardamom spice.
These muffins suit serving alongside tea, coffee, or milk and bring a unique spicy-floral touch to baked goods, good for breakfast, snacks, or light desserts.
Using room temperature ingredients helps ensure an evenly mixed batter. Rose water should be used sparingly to avoid overpowering the other flavors. Toasted sesame seeds enhance the aroma and flavor of the muffins. Ground cardamom can be substituted with fresh seeds crushed or infused in rose water for authenticity.
Ingredients
- 3 egg room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds to top the muffins, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together until fully combined.
- Add in Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, cardamom, and rose water. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.
- Add half of the flour mixture to the egg wet ingredients. Whisk well.
- Add in the rest of the flour mixture. Mix until combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop, fill the muffin liners. Top with sesame seeds.
- Bake in the oven for 8 minutes at 400℉. Then reduce the heat to 350℉ and bake for another 10-12 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean.
- Once baked, take the muffins out of the oven, let cool for 15 minutes then serve with tea, coffee, or milk.
Notes
- Bring eggs, yogurt, and other ingredients to room temperature before mixing for smooth batter.
- Use rose water sparingly to balance the flavor without overpowering the muffins.
- Whisk wet and dry ingredients separately before combining to avoid overmixing and develop tender crumb.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand to add a richer nutty flavor.
- Preheat oven fully to achieve proper rise and golden crust.
- Freshly grind cardamom from pods if possible for better aroma; alternatively, infuse cardamom seeds in rose water for several hours.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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