CARDAMOM & ALMOND COFFEE CAKE

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Cardamom is a wonderful spice to flavour both sweet & savoury dishes - but a little goes a long way! This recipe comes from Christine Cushing, one of my favourite Toronto chefs.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup almonds, with skin,chopped coarsely
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cardamom
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • FILLING: In a medium bowl, mix together almonds, sugar, flour and cardamom and melted butter with a fork or your fingertips.
  • CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda and set aside.
  • Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time and beating well between additions.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients in thirds to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beating in between additions and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Scrape down the sides and beat for 1 minute to develop structure of cake.
  • Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease sides.
  • Pour half of the batter into the pan and sprinkle half of the almond mixture over the cake.
  • Pour the remaining batter into the pan, spreading it out if necessary.
  • Top with the remaining almond mixture.
  • Bake on the middle rack of oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Cake is done when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Leave cake in pan and cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely.

Baka Gurl
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I'm not a big fan of cardamom, but I actually really enjoyed this coffee cake. The almond flavor was strong enough to balance out the cardamom, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Alex Imran
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This coffee cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time. The flavors were good though.


RUKA VLOGS
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This coffee cake is easy to make and so delicious! I love the cardamom and almond flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


AsHeN SaNdEeP
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I made this coffee cake for my friends and they all raved about it! It was so delicious and moist. The cardamom and almond flavors were a unique and tasty combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Parvej Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my coffee cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. The cardamom and almond flavors were perfectly balanced. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Bryce Garvin
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This coffee cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more butter or oil to the batter next time. The flavors were good though.


Tay Mahase
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I made this coffee cake for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. The cardamom and almond flavors were a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tebogo Andile
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This coffee cake is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy coffee cake.


Ericka Thomas
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I'm not usually a fan of coffee cake, but this one changed my mind. The cardamom and almond flavors were so unique and delicious. I loved the crunchy streusel topping too. This is a keeper!


Sk Sohel
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This coffee cake was a hit at my brunch party! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. The cardamom and almond flavors were perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.