Cardamom Coffee Cake
In response to a recent thread asking for cardamom recipes, i am posting this wonderful coffee cake created by canadian chef christine cushing.
Steps
To make the topping: mix together the almonds , 3 tablespoons brown sugar , 2 tablespoons flour , cardamom and melted butter with a fork until crumbly.
To make the cake: preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
Sift together 2 cups flour , baking powder , salt , cinnamon and baking soda and set aside.
Cream together the softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs , one at a time and beat well between additions.
Beat in the vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients in thirds to the creamed mixture , alternating with the sour cream , beating in between additions and ending with dry ingredients.
Scrape down the sides and beat for 1 more minute.
Grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan.
Pour half of the batter into the pan and sprinkle with half of the almond mixture.
Pour the remaining batter into the pan , spreading it out if necessary.
Top with the remaining almond mixture.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes on the middle rack.
The cake is done when .
Ingredients
all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, unsalted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, natural almonds, cardamom