Jac S Favorite Swedish Lemon Sour Cream Cardamom Squares Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Swedish Lemon Sour Cream Cardamom Squares, a recipe perfected for cardamom lovers! Inspired by a sister's craving, these squares offer a delightful balance of zesty lemon, creamy sour cream, and the warm embrace of cardamom. Customize the cardamom to your liking – for a subtle hint, follow the recipe; for a more intense cardamom flavor, add up to 1 teaspoon. Perfect for afternoon tea, dessert, or a special treat, these squares are guaranteed to disappear fast!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 391.6 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Jac S Favorite Swedish Lemon Sour Cream Cardamom Squares 20

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Ingredients for Jac S Favorite Swedish Lemon Sour Cream Cardamom Squares

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How to Make Jac S Favorite Swedish Lemon Sour Cream Cardamom Squares

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cardamom.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the squares cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

120g

Fat

61g

Carbs

16g

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