Swedish Cardamom Cake Recipe (Kardemummakaka)

A slice of cardamom sponge cake, served with a cup of coffee.

5 from 8 votes

Swedish Cardamom Cake Recipe (Kardemummakaka)

This Cardamom Cake from Sweden (Kardemummakaka) is a deliciously soft and buttery cake with an unmistakable cardamom aroma and flavor in every bite! You will surely love it if you're a cardamom fan, so try it for your next coffee break!

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Swedish

Servings:

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

For Cardamom cake batter:

310 grams flour (about 2 & 1/4 cups)
3 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cardamom, ground
3 medium eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
300 grams butter (1 & 1/3 cup when melted), unsalted and melted

For Serving (optional):

1/4 tsp cardamom, ground
1 & 1/2 tsp powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), and prepare your 9-inch cake pan by greasing it with butter and sprinkling with breadcrumbs. Set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, sift flour and baking powder.
Add ground cardamom, then mix all dry ingredients with a whisk to combine.
In a larger mixing bowl, mix eggs and sugar until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Add milk and melted butter and continue mixing to combine.
Add the dry ingredients, then mix just enough to combine into a smooth batter.
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
Use an angled spatula to even the top of the cardamom cake.
Place pan in the lower part of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when you insert it.
Set the cake aside to cool, then remove it from the pan.
Slice your freshly baked Swedish cardamom cake and if preferred, serve with a dusting of mixed powdered sugar and ground cardamom.

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Notes

Cook's Tip #1: I have provided measurements in the cups above, but I strongly suggest weighing the ingredients for the best result.
Cook's Tip#2: Ensure you are using eggs at room temperature, so if you store them in the refrigerator, take them out earlier.
Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.

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