Orange-Cardamom Butter Cakes with Rose Water Icing
Perfect with afternoon tea, these delicate Sri Lankan cakes from cookbook author Ruwanmali Samarakoon-Amunugama are light with a buttery, moist crumb and a hint of citrusy cardamom. The sweet frosting gets flavor and a floral aroma from rose water and orange blossom water from Curio Spice; a drizzle of raspberry jam thinned with orange juice adds the perfect sweet-tart contrast. Claire Cheney, the founder of Curio Spice Co., is scrupulous about sourcing. Cheney finds the best-quality spices from small farms put care into every step of the process-growing their crops organically, paying their workers a living wage, and giving back to the community.
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Find rose water, orange blossom water, and rose petals at Middle Eastern grocery stores or online at curiospice.com.
Make Ahead
Cakes and icing can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store cakes in an airtight container at room temperature; cover and refrigerate icing. Let come to room temperature before using.