Description
A soft and aromatic Almond Cardamom Cake with buttery richness, nutty ground almonds, and warm floral cardamom spice—perfect for tea time or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract (optional)
1 ¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup (100g) ground almonds (almond flour)
2–3 tbsp milk (if needed)
Optional: flaked almonds for topping
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round or 8-inch square cake pan.
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cardamom, baking powder, and salt. Stir in ground almonds.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Add milk if batter is too thick.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with flaked almonds if using.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Add orange or lemon zest for a brighter flavor.
Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend if needed.
Fold in chopped toasted almonds for added texture.
Drizzle with a light honey glaze instead of powdered sugar for a richer finish.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
