Name: Rosewater Pistachio Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 200g unsalted butter, softened; 200g caster sugar; 3 large eggs; 200g self-raising flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp rosewater; 100g ground pistachios; 2 tbsp milk; 50g chopped pistachios (for topping); 2 tbsp icing sugar (for glaze); 1 tbsp rosewater (for glaze); Optional: edible rose petals for decoration

Description

This Elegant Rosewater Pistachio Cake blends the floral sweetness of rosewater with the earthy crunch of pistachios in a moist, delicate sponge. It’s a sophisticated dessert perfect for tea time or special gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

200g unsalted butter, softened
200g caster sugar
3 large eggs
200g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp rosewater
100g ground pistachios
2 tbsp milk
50g chopped pistachios (for topping)
2 tbsp icing sugar (for glaze)
1 tbsp rosewater (for glaze)
Optional: edible rose petals for decoration

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the rosewater.
Fold in the self-raising flour, baking powder, ground pistachios, and milk until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Mix icing sugar with rosewater to create the glaze, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and edible rose petals before serving.

Notes

Adjust rosewater to taste—it can be strong for some palates.
Use blanched pistachios for a brighter green color.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
This cake also pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or Greek yogurt.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 60mg