Heavenly Pistachio Cardamom Rose Loaf Delight
This delightful loaf combines the rich flavors of pistachios, aromatic cardamom, and fragrant rose water, creating a unique dessert that is both moist and flavorful. Topped with a sweet pomegranate glaze and garnished with pomegranate arils and chopped pistachios, it is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cardamom, ground
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios, finely ground into a paste
- 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and pistachio paste until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the rose water.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with the milk. Stir in the chopped pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool, then remove from the pan.
- For the glaze, whisk together the pomegranate juice, powdered sugar, and rose water until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled loaf, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- While the glaze is still wet, decorate with pomegranate arils and chopped pistachios.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg