APPLE CARDAMOM CAKE

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My kids just love this cake. The cardamom is a subtle and kind of citrus-y spice that goes really well with the apples. The cake is very moist too, it just needs a sprinkle of icing sugar. Comes from Canadian Living magazine.

Provided by Semra22

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2/3 cup melted butter, cooled
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pecans
4 cups peeled and chopped apples
3 tablespoons icing sugar

Steps:

  • Grease a 10 inch (4 L) bundt or angel food cake pan and dust lightly with flour.
  • In a large mixing bowl, blend together the sugars.
  • Beat in butter, eggs and vanilla to make a smooth batter.
  • Stir together flour, the spices, baking soda and salt.
  • Dust the nuts in 1/4 cup flour (extra).
  • Mix the sifted dry ingredients into the batter. Quickly stir in the nuts and the apples.Transfer to the prepared pan.
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until a skewer or toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan on a cooling rack. If possible, store for 1 day in an airtight container before cutting.
  • Dust the top with icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 413.6, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 36.5, Protein 4.1

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