Spice Cake With Cardamom-Coffee Icing
Spice cakes have been enjoyed for centuries and were often associated with wealth and luxury due to the exotic spices used.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk and coffee. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and ground cardamom. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.