Zesty Orange Cardamom Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Orange Cardamom Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the bright flavor of oranges with the warm spice of cardamom. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is moist, fragrant, and sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is simple to follow and results in a cake that pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee. You can also serve it alongside a savory dish, such as a chicken recipe, for a balanced meal.

Delicious Orange Cardamom Cake

This cake features a light and fluffy texture, infused with fresh orange juice and zest, complemented by the aromatic cardamom spice. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, and the total baking time is around 40 minutes, yielding a cake that serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cardamom.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.