Description
This Authentic Swedish Cardamom Cake is a soft, buttery cake with a warm cardamom aroma and a delicate crumb that makes every slice feel cozy and elegant. It is perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dessert, afternoon coffee break, brunch table, and simple food ideas when you want a homemade cake that feels special without being complicated. With its classic Scandinavian flavor, light sweetness, and beautiful golden finish, this easy recipe is one of those breakfast ideas and dessert ideas that works for everyday baking as well as holidays and gatherings. Serve it plain with powdered sugar or pair it with berries and whipped cream for an easy dessert everyone will remember.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch round cake pan well.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Add the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the milk, and mix just until the batter is smooth.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour, or the cake can lose its tender crumb and turn heavier than it should.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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