Persian Love Cakes from Mezze
The Persian Love Cake is thought to have been made for the Prince of Persia to make him fall in love with the baker. The cake is gluten-free and dairy-free, so it can be enjoyed by many. The cakes will keep for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
SERVES
12
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
15
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
30
MINUTES
Ingredients
- 50g (2oz) raw pistachios
200g (7oz) ground almonds
100g (3 1/2oz) caster sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cardamom
200ml (7fl oz) sunflower or neutral rapeseed oil
4 free-range eggs
For the syrup:
1 lemon
75g (3oz) caster sugar
3 tablespoons rosewater
For the icing (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice, reserved from the syrup
2 tsp rosewater
1/2 tbsp cold water (or more if needed)
150g (5oz) icing sugar
To decorate:
rose petals
chopped pistachios
