Swedish Cardamom Cake
A delightful and aromatic cake infused with the unique flavor of cardamom, perfect for family gatherings and coffee breaks.
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 240 ml 1 cup of milk
- 200 g 1 cup granulated sugar
- 115 g 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 2 large large eggs
- 240 g 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon ground cardamom The star ingredient.
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Topping
- to taste Powdered sugar for dusting Optional for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the milk until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cardamom, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy your delightful slice of Swedish Cardamom Cake!
Notes
Measure your ingredients accurately. Letting the batter rest for 10-15 minutes can enhance texture. Experiment with flavors by adding orange zest or vanilla extract.