Persian Love Cake Recipe

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Persian Love Cake
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Directions:

  1. For candied rose petals: Whisk egg whites in small bowl until foamy.
  2. Using pastry brush, brush rose petals on both sides with egg whites; sprinkle on both sides with sugar.
  3. Dry on nonstick rack at least 6 hours or overnight.
  4. For cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  5. Butter two 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides.
  6. Line pan bottoms with parchment paper; butter parchment.
  7. Sift flour, 7 tablespoons baker's sugar, baking powder, and salt into large bowl. Whisk yolks and next 4 ingredients in small bowl until smooth.
  8. Add yolk mixture to dry ingredients; whisk until smooth.
  9. Beat egg whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form.
  10. Gradually add 7 tablespoons baker's sugar; beat until whites resemble thick marshmallow fluff.
  11. Fold whites into batter in 3 additions. Divide batter between prepared pans.
  12. Bake until cakes are golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  13. Cool in pans on racks 15 minutes.
  14. Turn out onto racks, peel off parchment, and cool completely (Can be prepared 1 day ahead- Wrap and store at room temperature.).
  15. For frosting: Combine 1/2 cup cream and saffron in small saucepan- Bring to simmer. Remove from heat; let steep 20 minutes.
  16. Chill until cold.
  17. Beat remaining 2 cups cream, powdered sugar, and rose water in large bowl until soft peaks form; strain in saffron cream- Beat until peaks form.
  18. Place 1 cake layer, flat side up, on platter. Spread 1 cup frosting over.
  19. Top with second cake layer, flat side down. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
  20. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours. Garnish cake with rose petals and pistachios.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 655.5 Kcal (2744 kJ)
Calories from fat 320.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.62g 55%
Cholesterol 121.13mg 40%
Sodium 413.84mg 17%
Potassium 819.57mg 17%
Total Carbs 78.79g 26%
Sugars 50.56g 202%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 2%
Protein 8.47g 17%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 100.8mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 355.83 Kcal (1490 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.34g 55%
Cholesterol 65.75mg 40%
Sodium 224.65mg 17%
Potassium 444.9mg 17%
Total Carbs 42.77g 26%
Sugars 27.44g 202%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 2%
Protein 4.6g 17%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 54.7mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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