Delightful Mother’s Day Rose Pistachio Milk Cake
Delight in the flavors of this Mother’s Day Rose Pistachio Milk Cake, where floral notes and nutty goodness come together to create a stunning dessert that will impress your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp rose water
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup pistachio crumbs (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and rose water until combined.
- Gradually sift in flour and baking powder, stirring gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chopped pistachios gently into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, substitute almonds for pistachios or incorporate orange blossom water for a unique twist.
- To enhance presentation, top with edible rose petals and additional crushed pistachios.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg