Name: Yazdi Cupcakes (Cayk-e yazdi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 24 cupcakes
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: ¼ cup (20 g) ground pistachios; Zest of 1 lime; ¼ cup (35 g) rice flour; 1 cup (240 ml) oil or (225 g) butter; 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 4 eggs, separated (room temperature); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons dried, crushed rose petals mixed with ¼ teaspoon plain sanding sugar (optional); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 tablespoons rose water; 1 cup (240 g) whole plain yogurt; 1¾ cups (210 g) unbleached flour

Preparation info

Makes
24
cupcakes

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

Food of Life

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

About

Ingredients

1 cup (240 ml) oil or (225 g) butter

Asia
Iran
Cake
Southeast Asia
Vegetarian

Method

Place the oven rack in the center and preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 muffin pans (capable of holding 12 muffins each) with paper cups.
In the mixing bowl of a mixer, blend the oil, sugar, lime zest, and rose water. While mixer is running, add th