Description
This Orange Cardamom Cake is a fragrant and moist citrus dessert with subtle spiced warmth from cardamom. It’s an elegant cake perfect for special occasions or cozy afternoons, topped with a zesty glaze or buttercream for the ideal finish.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons orange zest
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cardamom.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before frosting or glazing.
Notes
For the best citrus flavor, use freshly grated orange zest and fresh juice.
Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the texture tender.
Cakes can be baked in advance and frozen; thaw fully before glazing or frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg