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Cardamom Cake From Niloufer Ichaporia King

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A tender, aromatic cake infused with cardamom, featuring a crackly sugar crust and optional almond topping. This simple yet elegant dessert is perfect for celebrations, afternoon tea, or serving alongside fresh fruit and cream.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 to 10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Parsi/Swedish-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar (plus 2–3 tbsp extra for the pan)

1/3 cup sliced unblanched almonds (optional, for topping)

3 large eggs

1/2 cup unsalted butter

2 tsp cardamom seeds

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan generously and coat with 2–3 tbsp sugar. Line with parchment if desired. Sprinkle almonds over the bottom for a crunchy topping, or use ground almonds/bread crumbs instead.
  2. In a stand mixer or with a handheld beater, cream eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and tripled in volume, about 5 minutes.
  3. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Lightly bruise cardamom seeds to release aroma.
  4. Using a spatula, gently fold flour and salt into the egg-sugar mixture. Fold in melted butter and cardamom until fully combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and tap to settle.
  6. Bake 30–35 minutes, until the top springs back when pressed and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a rack. Remove the pan bottom while still warm. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • For a floral note, line the pan with rose geranium leaves beneath the almonds.
  • Add finely grated orange or lemon zest for a citrus twist.
  • Swap almonds for pistachios or hazelnuts for variation.
  • Drizzle with citrus or cardamom syrup after baking for extra moisture and shine.
  • The cake tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.

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