Description
Swedish Cardamom Cake is a warm, aromatic delight that envelops your senses with its sweet and spicy notes. This easy-to-make cake brings a cozy atmosphere to any gathering, making it a timeless favorite for holidays or casual coffee breaks. Its tender crumb and beautiful golden hue make it not only a treat for the taste buds but also a stunning centerpiece for your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Sliced almonds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg