Description
A moist and flavorful cake infused with the bright citrus notes of orange and the warm spice of cardamom, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange zest
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the fresh orange juice and zest, and blend until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Allow cake to cool completely before serving and consider adding nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg