roasted cardamom and coffee pound cake

Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on May 7, 2016

The flavors of coffee and cardamom go so well together in Turkish Coffee. It has to be a wonderful combination when baked together as well.

Rate
prep time 25 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield makes 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (white or whole wheat)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons toasted and finely ground cardamom seeds (measured after grinding)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or creme fraiche
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 stick butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • VANILLA BEAN GLAZE
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • - seeds from 1 fresh vanilla bean
  • - heavy cream (a few tablespoons)

How To Make roasted cardamom and coffee pound cake

  • Step 1
    Set oven to 325F Whisk the first 5 dry ingredients together and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Mix the sour cream, vanilla seeds, and espresso powder together, until the espresso powder completely dissolves. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Step 4
    Add the flour to the butter and sugar, alternately with the sour cream. Blend until combined, and then spread in a greased loaf pan. Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 5
    For the glaze: Mix the sugar and vanilla seeds together, then add the cream, slowly, until you get a thick but spreadable glaze. Glaze the cake when it's completely cool.

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