Cardamom Coffee Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Cardamom Coffee Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cardamom; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt (or 1 cup plain greek yogurt); 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided; 3 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon coffee extract (or 1 teaspoon expresso powder dissolved in 1 teaspoon water); 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup brewed coffee, plus; 2 tablespoons brewed coffee; 1 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt (or 1 cup plain greek yogurt)
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon coffee extract (or 1 teaspoon expresso powder dissolved in 1 teaspoon water)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup brewed coffee, plus
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
1 cup powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch loaf pan.
3
combine dry ingredients (flour - cardamom).
4
In another bowl combine wet ingredients (yogurt, 1 cup sugar - oil) and whisk. Stir in flour mixture.
5
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until cake tests done with a toothpick or other tester. When cake is done let cool in pan 10 minutes and then place on a wire rack to finish cooling.
6
In an saucepan add coffee and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves.
7
When cake is still warm, poke holes in top of cake and pour coffee mixture over top. Let it soak in and let cake cool.
8
To prepare icing: combine powdered sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons of coffee and a pinch of cardamom, stirring until smooth, adding more sugar if necessary to reach spreading consistency. When cake is cool drizzle icing over cake.

845

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cardamom, and more.

Yes, Cardamom Coffee Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cardamom Coffee Pound Cake

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