Woman's Day Cardamom Crumb Cake Recipe

Name: Woman's Day Cardamom Crumb Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unbleached white flour; ½ cup walnuts, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest; ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened, cut into 8 pieces; 2 cups unbleached flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons orange zest, finely grated; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted then cooled; 2 large eggs; ½ cup whole milk; ½ cup strong coffee, cooled; 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract (NOT imitation)

Servings: persons

½ cup unbleached white flour
½ cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened, cut into 8 pieces
2 cups unbleached flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange zest, finely grated
½ cup unsalted butter, melted then cooled
2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
½ cup strong coffee, cooled
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract (NOT imitation)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Butter an 8 inch square oven proof baking pan.
3
Dust with flour.
4
Set aside.
5
CRUMBS: Mix all ingredients together *except* for the butter.
6
Add butter, then using your fingers or pastry blender, blend in well until you have coarse crumbs.
7
CAKE: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cardamom, espresso powder and salt.
8
Place the sugar and orange zest in a small bowl and rub together with your fingers until mixture is evenly moist.
9
Transfer the sugar/zest mixture to the large bowl and whisk to blend ingredients.
10
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, coffee and vanilla extract.
11
Pour over the flour mixture and *stir, NOT beat [just] until evenly moist*.
12
Scrape into prepared baking pan and top with even layer of crumbs.
13
Pat the crumbs gently into the batter.
14
Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
15
Cool in pan on wire rack.
16
Can be served warm or at room temperature.

906

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup unbleached white flour, ½ cup walnuts, chopped, 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest, ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder, and more.

Yes, Woman's Day Cardamom Crumb 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Woman's Day Cardamom Crumb Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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