Yazdi Cake | Authentic Bakery-Style Yazdi Cake Recipe + Exact Ingredient Measurements

According to Saednews, Yazdi cake is one of the most popular traditional Iranian pastries, flavored with the delightful aroma of cardamom and rosewater. Similar in popularity to cream puffs and raisin cookies, this fluffy cake has a soft texture and a beautifully cracked top, making it perfect for afternoon tea or serving to guests. In this guide, you will learn how to make professional bakery-style Yazdi cake at home with excellent aroma, softness, and rise.

Ingredients for Homemade Yazdi Cake (Serves 10)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Yazdi Cake

Step 1

Remove all ingredients from the refrigerator about one hour before starting so they reach room temperature. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Beat the eggs with an electric mixer for a few minutes until smooth. Then add the sugar and continue mixing until the mixture becomes light, creamy, and uniform.

Step 3

Add the vegetable oil to the egg and sugar mixture and mix well until fully combined.

Step 4

Add the yogurt and mix until the batter becomes smooth and consistent.

Step 5

Add rosewater, cardamom, and honey. Mix well until fully incorporated, and scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure even blending.

Step 6

Sift the flour and baking powder together. Gradually add them to the mixture in several stages, gently mixing until a smooth batter forms. Do not overmix. Prepare the batter quickly for baking.

Step 7

Pour the batter into muffin molds lined with paper cups, filling each about two-thirds full. You may also use small traditional Yazdi cake molds.

Step 8

Make a small indentation in the center of each cake and sprinkle sesame seeds inside. Bake at 200°C for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180°C and bake for another 10 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven, let cool, and serve.

Yazdi Cake for 20 People

Preparation and baking steps remain the same.

Yazdi Cake Using Cup Measurements (French Cup)

Follow the same preparation steps as above.

Yazdi Cake for 40 People

Preparation method remains unchanged.

Why Doesn’t Yazdi Cake Rise Properly?

Poor rising can happen for several reasons, mostly related to preparation and baking conditions:

• Incorrect measurement of ingredients

• Overmixing or undermixing the batter

• Improper oven temperature

• Using expired or insufficient baking powder

• Ingredients not at room temperature

• Too much oil in the batter

• Using an overly large baking mold

Tips for Perfect Fluffy Yazdi Cake

• Do not grease the molds; excess fat prevents proper rising. Use non-stick molds instead.

• Ensure molds are clean and completely dry before use.

• Do not open the oven door during baking, as this can cause the cake to collapse.

• Bake immediately after preparing the batter; delaying may affect the rise.

• Proper spacing of molds helps even baking and puffing.

Additional Notes

• Preparation time: about 1 hour and 15 minutes

• Baking time: about 30 minutes

• Best served as a snack or with tea

• This recipe is suitable for about 8–10 servings (base version)