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Cake Yazdi - Persian Cardamom Muffins

Cake Yazdi brings the rich essence of cardamom and the floral notes of rose water in every bite. Easy to bake and incredibly moist, these Persian muffins are a must try.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Persian

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 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 toasted sesame seeds to top the muffins

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a muffin tin with liners. 
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together until fully combined. 
  3. Add in Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, cardamom, and rose water. Mix well. 
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together. 
  5. Add half of the flour mixture to the egg wet ingredients. Whisk well. 
  6. Add in the rest of the flour mixture. Mix until combined. 
  7. Using an ice cream scoop, fill the muffin liners. Top with sesame seeds.
  8. 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.
  9. Once baked, take the muffins out of the oven, let cool for 15 minutes then serve with tea, coffee, or milk. 

Notes

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure eggs, yogurt, and other ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter and even baking.
  • Use Rose Water Sparingly: Make sure you don’t use too much rose water because it can overpower all the other flavors.
  • Choose Your Mixing Tool: You can easily make this recipe using a whisk (as seen in the video). Of course, you can also use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer.
  • Proper Mixing: Whisk the wet and dry ingredients separately before combining to avoid overmixing and ensure a tender texture.
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds for Extra Flavor: Toasted sesame seeds give a great extra flavor to the muffins, I use Rodelle Toasted Natural Sesame Seeds and love it!
  • Preheat the Oven: Start with a properly preheated oven to create the initial rise and golden crust on the muffins.
  • DIY Ground Cardamom: If you don’t have ground cardamom, break open cardamom pods and crush the seeds with a pestle and mortar. You can also place the cardamom seeds in the rosewater and set them aside for a couple of hours to infuse the rosewater flavor.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% 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.