Orange And Cardamom Cake Recipe

This decadent Orange & Cardamom Dream Cake is a delightful alternative to traditional birthday cakes. Bursting with bright citrus notes and warm cardamom spice, it's incredibly moist and intensely flavorful. A luscious orange glaze adds the perfect finishing touch! Easily adaptable – use sunflower oil if you don't have canola.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 4892.9 kcal
Protein 139g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange And Cardamom Cake

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How to Make Orange And Cardamom Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 250g all-purpose flour, 200g granulated sugar, 5g baking powder, 5g ground cardamom, 2g ground cinnamon, and 2g salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 4 large eggs until light and frothy.
  4. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add 100ml fresh orange juice, 100ml canola (or sunflower) oil, zest of 1 orange, zest of ½ lemon, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and the whisked eggs.
  5. Gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared cake tin and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. **Prepare the Orange Glaze:** In a small saucepan, combine 100g powdered sugar, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, and a pinch of cardamom. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and glossy.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, poke holes all over the top with a fork. Slowly pour the glaze over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  11. Let the glaze set completely before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

1703g

Fat

78g

Carbs

267g