Description
Cardamom cake is a soft, fluffy, and aromatic dessert made with ground cardamom that delivers warm, spicy notes. It pairs perfectly with tea or coffee and can be served plain or with various toppings, making it ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g all-purpose flour (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 150g unsalted butter, softened (about ¾ cup)
- 200g granulated sugar (about 1 cup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120ml whole milk (about ½ cup)
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp pearl sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 23cm (9-inch) round cake pan or an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar with a mixer for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Stir in the sour cream if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle pearl sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- The cake can be frozen in slices for up to 2 months.
- Try adding citrus zest or chopped nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cardamom cake, spiced cake, tea cake, easy dessert, cardamom dessert