Ingredients

　　3/4 cup water

　　1/4 cup lime juice

　　1 cup sugar

　　1 teaspoon grated lime zest

　　5 saffron threads

　　5 cardamom pods, crushed

　　Combine the water, lime juice, sugar, lime zest, saffron threads, and cardamom pods in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 7 minutes, which is just long enough for the flavors to fuse. Remove from the heat and let cool.

　　Excerpted from A World of Cake by Krystina Castella. © 2010 by Krystina Castella. Published by Storey Publishing. Photography © Renee Anjanette Photography, used with permission from Storey Publishing. Buy the full book from Storey Publishing or Amazon.