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Sour Cream Cardamom Coffee Cake

This Sour Cream Cardamom Coffee Cake is rich, tender, and delicately spiced, making it the perfect companion to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. The sour cream keeps it incredibly moist, while the cardamom adds a warm, fragrant twist that sets it apart from classic versions. It's simple to make but feels like something truly special.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 16 slices

Equipment

  • 1 bundt or loaf pan

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 4 eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom seeds optional
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour your baking dish. We recommend a 10.5” bundt pan or a 9”x13” rectangular baking dish.
  • In the bowl of a stand-mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy – about 5 minutes.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar
  • Add sour cream and mix into the butter/sugar mixture. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well each time. Add the vanilla extract and mix completely.
    4 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 8 ounces sour cream
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients then, with the stand mixer running on medium-low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet until fully incorporated and no dry flour remains.
    1 teaspoon baking soda, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon ground cardamom seeds, 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • Pour the cake batter into your prepared pan and bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes or until the top is browned and a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Serve with coffee, milk, or ice cream and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Sour Cream Cardamom Coffee Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
324.88
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15.5
g
24
%
Saturated Fat
 
7.25
g
45
%
Cholesterol
 
76.25
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
42.25
g
14
%
Sugar
 
25
g
28
%
Protein
 
4.06
g
8
%
Calcium
 
7.5
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.56
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.