SAEDNEWS: “Yazdi Cake,” also known as the cup cake, is simple to make yet incredibly delicious—so much so that even those who aren’t usually cake lovers can’t resist giving it a try.
According to the Cooking Service of SaedNews, Yazdi Cake is a nostalgic dessert for many of us. We often remember childhood memories of enjoying it, even savoring the paper cup it came in! Despite the rise of various sweets like cream puffs and raisin cookies, Yazdi Cake has never been forgotten. Its unique flavor is known to perfectly complement a cup of tea.
Ingredients for Yazdi Cake
White flour: 300 g
Eggs: 3
Sugar: 200 g
Thick yogurt: 150 g
Vegetable oil: 175 g
Honey: 1 tablespoon
Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
Ground cardamom: 1½ tablespoons
Rosewater: 3 tablespoons
Step-by-Step Recipe for a Crispy, Flavorful Yazdi Cake
Take all ingredients out of the refrigerator an hour before baking to reach room temperature. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
Crack the eggs into a suitable bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar and continue mixing until the mixture turns creamy.
Pour in the vegetable oil and mix thoroughly.
Gradually add the yogurt, followed by rosewater, cardamom, and honey, mixing after each addition. Scrape the bowl walls to combine all ingredients.
Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gradually incorporate them into the wet mixture in stages. Mix gently to maintain a smooth batter.
Quickly transfer the batter to your muffin molds lined with Yazdi Cake paper cups, filling about two-thirds of each cup. For small Yazdi molds, ensure not to overfill. Press a small indentation in the center of each cake and sprinkle some sesame seeds.
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 10 minutes until they puff up. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (356°F) and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool. Arrange them on a serving plate and enjoy with afternoon tea alongside your loved ones.
Common Reasons Yazdi Cake Doesn’t Rise Properly
Incorrect ingredient measurements
Overmixing or undermixing the batter
Oven temperature not accurate
Adding ingredients in the wrong order
Eggs or butter not at room temperature
Expired or insufficient baking powder
Excess oil in the batter
Mold size too large compared to the batter
Using greased molds (high heat can cause oil to sink into the cake and prevent rising)
Not cleaning or drying previously used molds thoroughly
Opening the oven too early during baking
Delays between batter preparation and baking (causes the edges to rise while the center remains flat)
Additional Notes
Preparation time: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Baking and resting time: about 30 minutes
Ideal as a snack or tea-time treat
Recipe serves 8 people
