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Warm Spiced Apple Cake with Cardamom

This apple cake is baked using a classic mixing method to combine batter and sliced apples, resulting in a moist crumb with juicy apple layers. The cake features a tender texture with a lightly crunchy top, enhanced by a hint of freshly ground cardamom that adds warmth and complexity. Its appearance is golden brown around the edges with caramelized apple slices on top.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: baking
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom freshly ground if possible
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium apples peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent browning

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cake pan
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sifted flour, sugar, ground cardamom, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed, creating a fragrant dry mixture.
  3. Add the melted butter and eggs to the dry ingredients. Whisk vigorously until the batter becomes smooth and slightly thickened, with no lumps remaining. You’ll notice a rich aroma as the ingredients come together.
  4. Meanwhile, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and keep their bright color. Gently fold the apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without deflating the mixture.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Arrange a few apple slices on top for a decorative, caramelizing finish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The aroma of warm spices will fill your kitchen as it bakes.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. The cake should feel moist yet firm, with a gentle crackle on the surface.
  8. Once cooled slightly, slice and serve warm or at room temperature, allowing the moist layers and aromatic spices to shine through. Enjoy with a dollop of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle some powdered sugar or garnish with additional apple slices before serving.