Cardamom syrup crunch cake
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By Mahya Faraahi
Cardamom syrup crunch cake
This cake is made using a yoghurt sponge as the base, making for a very tender and moist crumb. The recipe is very adaptable : this particular version makes for a beautifully scented sticky cake with wonderfully contrasting crunch from the sugar and almonds.
If you only have whole cardamoms, and grind with a mortar and pestle for an even stronger taste.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:48:39 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
65
Moderate
Glycemic Load
28
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories271.4 kcal (14%)
Total Fat9.3 g (13%)
Carbs43.3 g (17%)
Sugars26 g (29%)
Protein4.6 g (9%)
Sodium137.3 mg (7%)
Fiber1 g (4%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
For the cake

250gplain flour

½ teaspoonbicarbonate of soda

salt

1 ½ teaspoonbaking powder

2eggs
large

160 gramsgolden caster sugar
or plain caster sugar

2 Tbsprose water

½ tspcardamom powder
or more to taste

1zest of orange

½ tspalmond extract
optional

1 tspvanilla extract
optional

250mlplain unsweetened yogurt

80mlvegetable oil
For the syrup
For the crunchy topping
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180C and prepare a cake tin. Grease and flour the sides and line the bottom with baking paper.
Step 2
Sift together the flour, baking powder and and bicarbonate of soda. Whisk with a wire spatula til evenly combined.
Step 3
Crack the eggs in a large mixing bowl and add the rosewater, orange zest, and cardamom powder. Add the vanilla and almond extracts if using. The fat of the eggs will help extract the flavour. The amounts of flavouring will depend on your taste and the strength of your rosewater- feel free to adjust.
Step 4
Add 160g sugar and whisk using an electric handwhisk for about 5 minutes til a little pale. Whisk in the yoghurt.
Step 5
Using a sifter and a spatula, gently fold in the dry ingredients into the egg and yoghurt mix til combined. Finally, measure and pour the oil into the cake batter, and gently incorporate with a whisk
Step 6
Pour the batter into your prepared cake tin and bake in the oven for 35 minutes. Remove and leave to cool.
Step 7
Meanwhile, prepare the topping. Put 70g of sugar and 100ml fresh orange juice into a small pot. Hea on the stove on medium low til it reaches a boil, then simmer for about 3 minutes. It should have the consistency of a thick syrup. Leave to cool for about 5 minutes, then, add 30g of demerara sugar and stir. This will not completely dissolve into the syrup, providing a crunchy top.
Step 8
While the cake is still warm, lightly poke a few holes in the top with a skewer. Pour half the syrup over in a circular motion. Then? top with your flaked almonds. Pour the remaining half of the syrup over, to seal in the almonds and candied orange peel. Finally, take 1 - 2 tablespoons of demerara sugar and sprinkle over for a sparkly, crunchy topping. Leave to cool and serve.
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