Persian Almond Cake with Saffron and Rose Water

Persian Almond Cake with Saffron and Rose Water

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This classic Iranian almond flour dessert is similar to marzipan and gets its sweet, floral aroma from the addition of rose water and saffron.

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Ingredients

  • Canola oil, for greasing
  • 2 cups (14 oz.) sugar
  • ½ tsp. finely ground saffron
  • 3 tbsp. rose water
  • 9¼ cups (2 ¼ lb.) blanched almond flour, sifted
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped pistachios
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground cardamom seeds

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