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Strawberry Cardamom Cake

This cake features a tender crumb flavored with crushed cardamom pods, layered with fresh strawberries and baked to golden perfection. The addition of warm spice creates a fragrant, visually appealing dessert with a moist texture and a burst of fruity sweetness in each slice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: baking
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon crushed cardamom pods fresh or dried
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • 19cm (7-inch) Cake Pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the cake pan and set aside.
  2. Use a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin to gently crush the cardamom pods until fragrant and slightly broken open.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy, and has turned a pale yellow—about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next; the mixture should appear smooth and slightly fluffy.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract and crushed cardamom, blending until fragrant throughout the batter.
  6. Gradually add the sifted flour to the batter, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Gently fold everything together until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top turns golden.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
  10. Once cooled, spread the sliced strawberries evenly over the top of the cake, creating a colorful layer of fruit bursting with flavor.
  11. If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, then slice and serve to enjoy the fragrant, fruity, and spiced cake.

Notes

For extra aroma, toast the crushed cardamom briefly in a dry skillet before adding to the batter.