Cardamom and Rosewater Muffins (Yazdi Kayk)

These muffins, also called Yazdi Kayk, are original from the city of Yadz, in the center or Iran. Yadz was founded more than 5,000 years ago and it's one the biggest cities in World made of adobe. These cupcakes have the flavour of Middle East sweets but the look of common western cupcakes.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup yogurt (plain, no sugar)
• 1 tablespoon of rosewater*
• 2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup raisins or pistachios (optional)

* If you do not find, you can use vanilla

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin.

In a large bowl, mix sugar and eggs until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Add yogurt and oil to the bowl and mix well.

In another bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Add ground cardamom and rosewater or vanilla to the mixture and continue mixing.

Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them to about 2/3 of their capacity.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Now you're ready to enjoy these delicious Yazdi cupcakes! You can decorate them with powdered sugar, cracked pistachios, raisins, or your preferred toppings. Enjoy your treat!