Persian Dot Cake
Persian Dot Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch salt
For the Syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup rose water
- pinch saffron threads
For the Frosting
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- pinch saffron threads, for garnish
- as needed fresh rose petals, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round baking pan.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk the 3 eggs until fluffy. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and continue to whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Incorporate 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the egg mixture and mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Sift in 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch of salt into the wet ingredients. Fold the mixture gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Reduce the heat and simmer the syrup for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then add 1/4 cup rose water and a pinch of saffron threads. Let the syrup cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Once the cake has cooled completely (this may take 30-45 minutes), use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes all over the top surface. Pour the cooled syrup evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
For the frosting, combine 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon rose water in a bowl. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Spread the prepared frosting over the cooled and syruped cake. Decorate with a pinch of saffron threads and fresh rose petals.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Persian Dot Cake
For the Cake
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch salt
For the Syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup rose water
- pinch saffron threads
For the Frosting
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- pinch saffron threads, for garnish
- as needed fresh rose petals, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round baking pan.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large bowl, whisk the 3 eggs until fluffy. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and continue to whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Incorporate 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the egg mixture and mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Sift in 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch of salt into the wet ingredients. Fold the mixture gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Reduce the heat and simmer the syrup for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then add 1/4 cup rose water and a pinch of saffron threads. Let the syrup cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Once the cake has cooled completely (this may take 30-45 minutes), use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes all over the top surface. Pour the cooled syrup evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
For the frosting, combine 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon rose water in a bowl. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Spread the prepared frosting over the cooled and syruped cake. Decorate with a pinch of saffron threads and fresh rose petals.
⏱️ 5 min