Cardamom Vanilla Pound Cake
Elevate your dessert game with this warmly spiced Cardamom Vanilla Pound Cake, a tender and flavorful loaf that marries the citrusy notes of ground cardamom with the soothing sweetness of pure vanilla extract. This classic pound cake is perfectly moist, thanks to its rich blend of softened butter, whole milk, and a delicate crumb structure created by alternating wet and dry ingredients during mixing. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this bakery-worthy treat is ideal for brunch gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a sweet finish to any meal. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a fail-proof baking technique, this aromatic cake is both easy to make and impossible to resist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
Reduce the mixing speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three batches, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.5 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.4 g | 652% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1275 mg | 425% | |
| Sodium | 1409 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 510.7 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 322.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.2 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 803 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
