CARDAMOM COFFEE CAKE

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In response to a recent thread asking for cardamom recipes, I am posting this wonderful coffee cake created by Canadian chef Christine Cushing.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup natural almonds, chopped coarsely
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cardamom
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • To make the topping: Mix together the almonds, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cardamom and melted butter with a fork until crumbly.
  • To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift together 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda and set aside.
  • Cream together the softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time and beat well between additions.
  • Beat in the vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients in thirds to the creamed mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beating in between additions and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Scrape down the sides and beat for 1 more minute.
  • Grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan.
  • Pour half of the batter into the pan and sprinkle with half of the almond mixture.
  • Pour the remaining batter into the pan, spreading it out if necessary.
  • Top with the remaining almond mixture.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes on the middle rack.
  • The cake is done when a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Leave the cake in the pan and cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.9, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 291.8, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 25.8, Protein 6.5

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