Yazdi cakes are small and fragrant cakes that hail from central Iran. They are made with a simple mixture that usually incorporates eggs, sugar, flour, oil, and milk or yogurt, while their typical flavor comes from the addition of rosewater and cardamom.

Saffron is also occasionally added. The cakes are traditionally prepared in small metal tins, while homemade versions can be made in paper cups or muffin tins. Each cake is typically topped with slivered almonds, pistachios, or sesame seeds. As the name suggests, these soft and fragrant cakes originate from the city of Yazd, and they are often made for religious ceremonies and various special occasions.