Persian wedding cake

Almond cake flavored with cardamom, citrus, and rosewater, drizzled with icing, and decorated with pistachios and rose petals

Persian love cake is moist, spongy and will enchant you with flavors of rose, cardamom, saffron. Luxuriously packed with nuts, it is so easy.

Ah, the traditional Persian Love Cake—a fusion of rose and cardamom, a symphony of flavours for the romantics and dessert aficionados alike. It’s moist, fluffy, and surprisingly easy to make from scratch. In just 20 minutes of prep, you’ll have all the taste without the kitchen marathon. This recipe? It’s your key to the ultimate cake indulgence.

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Easy to make, fragrant, delicious Persian love cake. A combination of almonds and rose with an easy rose cream cheese glaze

Transport yourself to the enchanting world of Persian flavors with this delightful Persian Love Cake. This aromatic and romantic dessert is infused with rosewater, cardamom, and saffron, creating a symphony of flavors that will captivate your senses and warm your heart.

There's a reason why this cake is called a Persian *Love Cake*… it's truly a labor of love with the most romantic fragrant ingredients.