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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative with healthy fats.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are a healthier nut option, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a baking dish.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.

Add 3 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in 1 teaspoon cardamom, 1 cup walnuts, and 1/2 cup raisins gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

While the cake bakes, prepare the syrup by combining 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon rose water in a saucepan.

Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Drizzle the syrup over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.

Let the cake cool completely before serving.

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