"This cake is inspired by the rich, warm flavors of Middle Eastern–style coffee, featuring a brown sugar sponge scented with the spicy, citrusy aroma of cardamom, and topped with a slick of caramel-hued espresso glaze...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ c
(113 g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
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¾ c
(150 g) dark brown sugar
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2 lg
eggs
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1 tsp
ground cardamom, heaped
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1 tsp
vanilla extract
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1 tsp
Diamond Crystal kosher salt
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1 ¼ tsp
teaspoons baking powder
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¼ tsp
baking soda
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1 c
(240 g) sour cream or full fat plain Greek yogurt
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1 ½ c
(185 g) all-purpose flour
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1 ½ c
(150 g) powdered sugar
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About 2 tablespoons strong-brewed coffee or espresso, plus more as needed