This is a no-frosting, mildly sweet cupcake with the delicate aroma of rosewater, a hint of cardamom, and a sprinkle of pistachios on top. کیک یزدی Cake Yazdi takes its name from the historic city of Yazd, the capital of Yazd province in central Iran. Light yet flavorful, these traditional cupcakes make a delightful treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day.
They are perfect for packing into a child's lunchbox, bringing along to family picnics, or tucking into a bag for a road trip or flight. That's exactly how I remember my last Yazdi cake from back home -- on the plane, en route to New York many years ago. One of our relatives handed me a brown paper bag filled with freshly baked Yazdi cakes amidst the tears and goodbyes at Tehran's Airport. To this day, that simple gesture remains one of my sweetest memories.
Cake Yazdi -Yazdi Cupcakes
Ingredients
Makes 20-22 cupcakes
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup rice flour
-1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
-4 eggs, at room temperature
-1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
-1 cup strained yogurt, at room temperature
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
-2 tablespoons rosewater
-2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two cupcake trays with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition (about 1 minute per egg). Stir in the rosewater.
- Beat in the yogurt, adding it one scoop at a time until fully incorporated..
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cardamom. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle the tops with chopped pistachios.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cupcakes are light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Enjoy!