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Cardamom Cake

A fragrant and moist cake infused with the warm spice of cardamom, perfect for tea time or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk room temperature

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
  1. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

This cake can be served plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar on top. It pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee.

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