CARDAMOM STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE

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When winter hangs on past its welcome, the only solution is to bake it away. This homey spiced coffee cake is good for dessert and even better at breakfast or teatime -- especially when offered while it's still warm from the oven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 whole cardamom pods
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake cardamom pods on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let cool completely. Finely grind cardamom in a spice grinder. Pass through a large-mesh sieve; set aside.
  • Make the streusel: Whisk flour, brown sugar, 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, and the salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.
  • Coat a 10-inch nonstick angel food cake pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Make the cake: Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, the cinnamon, and salt into a medium bowl. Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to medium. Mix in eggs, 1 at a time. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the yogurt. Mix in vanilla.
  • Spoon half of the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with 2 1/2 cups streusel. Top with remaining batter. Squeeze remaining streusel into large and small clumps; sprinkle on top of batter. Bake until golden brown and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool 10 to 15 minutes. Remove cake from pan by slightly raising removable center piece; invert onto baking sheet, and then reinvert onto wire rack to cool completely.

Bianca Black
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I'm not sure if I'll like the cardamom flavor in this coffee cake.


OhSqSm
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I'm curious about how the cardamom flavor pairs with the coffee flavor.


Soetan Oluwaseun
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This coffee cake is on my list of recipes to try.


Amanat Joyia
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I'm going to make this coffee cake for my next brunch party.


Ayangbade Taofeeq
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Moondip Gurung
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This coffee cake is a great way to use up leftover coffee.


KF Burki
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite!


Granville Elam
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This coffee cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect comfort food.


rajendra chand
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I love how the cardamom flavor comes through in this coffee cake.


tinashe bhudhuyo
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This coffee cake is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Ronald Davis
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I've never had a coffee cake like this before. It's so unique and delicious.


nicholas mutua
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The cardamom streusel topping is what really makes this coffee cake special.


Lewis Household
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll be making this coffee cake for years to come.


MD. Faysal Hasan
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I made this coffee cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jennifer Arthur
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I'm not usually a fan of coffee cake, but this one changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Nomfundo William
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This coffee cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe how easy it was to make.


Ayesha Butt Ayesha Butt
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I love the combination of cardamom and coffee. This cake is the perfect way to start my day.


shineeca hinkman
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!


Esther Duyile
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This coffee cake was a hit at my brunch party! The cardamom streusel topping added a unique and delicious flavor.