CARDAMOM VANILLA POUND CAKE

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Gourmet magazine march 2009. Use a 12-cup kugelhopf or bundt pan. I've made this cake before and the cardamom/vanilla combination is heavenly!

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Dessert

Time 31m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/8 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 vanilla beans, halved lengthwise
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
2 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F with rack in middle. Generously butter pan and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
  • Whisk together flour, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat together butter and granulated sugar in mixer at medium speed, scraping side of bowl occasionally, until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean with tip of paring knife into butter mixture, reserving pods for another use, and beat until combined well, about 1 minute. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in lemon juice until combined well. At low speed, add flour mixture and milk alternately in batches, beginning and ending with flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into pan, smoothing top. Gently rap pan on counter to eliminate air bubbles.
  • Bake until a wooden skewer inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in pan 1 hour, then invert onto a rack and cool completely, about 1 hour more.
  • For whipping cream: Beat cream with confectioners sugar and vanilla extract using whisk attachment of mixer until it just holds stiff peaks. Serve cake with whipped vanilla cream.

Ash T
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This cake is just okay. I've had better.


Sofia Papakanelloy
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The cake didn't rise as much as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Donovan Bekker
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the sugar next time.


Anish Don
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I had some trouble finding cardamom but it was worth the search. This cake is amazing.


Ramy Elmasry
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!


Shj A12
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I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Alone Sad
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This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. It's even better the next day.


jannat amer
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I'm not usually a fan of pound cake but this one changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy.


Prince Baba
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Gopal Dayal
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I was skeptical about the cardamom but it really works in this cake. It's a delicious and unique dessert.


Ogboo Akachukwu
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't get enough of it!


md alamin hussein
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. The cardamom and vanilla are a perfect combination.


Rofiq Mortuza
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Hamdullah hamd
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I've tried many pound cake recipes but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and moist.


Ssebaggala Bashir
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The cardamom and vanilla flavors are perfectly complementary and the texture is moist and fluffy.


Sean Jenson
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a success. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mr Nasir
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


sandeep singh Dhaliwal
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! The cardamom and vanilla flavors are perfectly balanced. My family loved it.


Jamunatimsina Niroula
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This cardamom vanilla pound cake was an absolute delight to make and even more delightful to eat! The aroma of cardamom and vanilla filled my kitchen as it baked, and the cake turned out perfectly moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this a