Almond Cardamom Cake
Looking for a flavorful cake? Try the Almond Cardamom Cake! It's light, moist, and infused with the rich taste of almonds and cardamom. This Indian-inspired tea cake pairs perfectly with masala chai. With sliced almonds in the batter and on top, it's fragrant and delicious. Whether you prefer a vegan or Passover-friendly version, you'll find an Almond Cardamom Cake to suit your taste. Give this sweet and aromatic treat a try at your next tea time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon cardamom powder, freshly ground refer note
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup softened butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs or ( ½ cup yogurt) at room temperature
- ¾ cup milk at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup slivered almonds + more to sprinkle on the top
Instructions
- To get started, prepare your 8-inch round pan by spraying it with non-stick spray or butter. Alternatively, you can use parchment paper. Then, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- To achieve room temperature, simply leave the butter, milk, eggs (or yogurt) on the counter for 30 minutes to an hour.
- In a mortar, grind the cardamom pods.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup almond flour, 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ¾ teaspoon of ground cardamom, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Ensure a thorough mixing.
- In a different large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup softened butter and ¾ cup sugar for a minute.
- Incorporate two eggs (or ½ cup of yogurt for an eggless alternative) into the mixture and whisk for a full minute until they are fully blended.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ¾ cup of milk into the mixture, and continue mixing for one minute.
- In a stepwise fashion, incorporate the flour mixture while gently folding in ⅓ cup of slivered almonds. Be cautious not to overmix.
- After transferring the batter to the prepared pan, add a generous layer of slivered almonds on top. Gently tap the pan to eliminate any trapped air bubbles.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 27-32 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness. Once done, let the cake cool on a wire rack before slicing.