Yazdi Cakes (Persian Cardamom Cupcakes)

Name: Yazdi Cakes (Persian Cardamom Cupcakes)
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: Makes up to 18 cupcakes
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 100 g fine granulated sugar; 150 g cake flour; 100 g neutral oil; 50 g lukewarm milk; 15 g rose water; 7 g baking powder; 1/2 tsp vanilla powder; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom (I used 8 drops of cardamom extract.)

Fateme Persian Kitchen @Fateme__1362

Iran ( Persia ) . Tehran

Yazdi Cakes are one of Iran's most beloved traditional treats, famous for their delicate aroma of cardamom and rose water, their domed tops, and their signature cracks. There are many variations of this recipe—some are made with yogurt, while others, like this one, use milk. Traditionally, Yazdi Cakes are baked in special molds, but this version makes it easy to enjoy the same wonderful flavors at home.

By the way, yes—we call them "Yazdi Cakes" in Persian, even though they look like cupcakes. Don't ask us why... we've been calling them that for generations! 😄

If you love lightly spiced cakes with floral notes, this Persian classic is definitely worth trying. 🌸

#PersianFood #PersianDessert #YazdiCake #Cardamom #RoseWater #Cupcakes

By the way, yes—we call them "Yazdi Cakes" in Persian, even though they look like cupcakes. Don't ask us why... we've been calling them that for generations! 😄

If you love lightly spiced cakes with floral notes, this Persian classic is definitely worth trying. 🌸

#PersianFood #PersianDessert #YazdiCake #Cardamom #RoseWater #Cupcakes

Fateme Persian Kitchen @Fateme__1362

Iran ( Persia ) . Tehran

By the way, yes—we call them "Yazdi Cakes" in Persian, even though they look like cupcakes. Don't ask us why... we've been calling them that for generations! 😄

If you love lightly spiced cakes with floral notes, this Persian classic is definitely worth trying. 🌸

#PersianFood #PersianDessert #YazdiCake #Cardamom #RoseWater #Cupcakes

By the way, yes—we call them "Yazdi Cakes" in Persian, even though they look like cupcakes. Don't ask us why... we've been calling them that for generations! 😄

If you love lightly spiced cakes with floral notes, this Persian classic is definitely worth trying. 🌸

#PersianFood #PersianDessert #YazdiCake #Cardamom #RoseWater #Cupcakes

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Ingredients

20 minutes

Makes up to 18 cupcakes

2large eggs
100 gfine granulated sugar
150 gcake flour
100 gneutral oil
50 glukewarm milk
15 grose water
7 gbaking powder
1/2 tspvanilla powder
1/2 tspground cardamom (I used 8 drops of cardamom extract.)

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Steps

20 minutes

1

Whisk all the ingredients together until the batter is smooth and well combined.
2

Fill the paper liners, leaving about 1 cm (½ inch) of space at the top.
3

Lightly grease a knife and cut a + on top of each cupcake to help create its signature crack. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4

Bake in a preheated 210°C (410°F) oven for 10 minutes to help the cakes develop their signature domed tops. (I baked mine at 230°C (445°F) for the first 10 minutes.) Then reduce the temperature to 180°C (355°F) and bake for about 10 more minutes, or until cooked through. The total baking time may vary depending on your oven. If your oven has a fan, use the fan setting.

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Fateme Persian Kitchen @Fateme__1362

on July 25, 2026 17:25

Iran ( Persia ) . Tehran

Hi, I’m Fateme 👩‍🍳A home cook sharing traditional Persian recipes made simple.From stews to rice dishes, everything is explained step by step.Discover more on my Persian cooking page 👇 @Fateme_1362