"Plain, low-fat yogurt in the batter helps keep this fragrant coffee cake moist without weighing it down. A middle layer of buttery cardamom-spiced streusel sweetens the deal...."
INGREDIENTS
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STREUSEL:
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18 whole cardamom pods
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup packed light-brown sugar
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1/2 tsp.salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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CAKE:
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Vegetable-oil cooking spray
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp. baking powder
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1/2 tsp. baking soda
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2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp. salt
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/4 cup sugar
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3 eggs
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1 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
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1 tsp. pure vanilla extract