ORANGE-CARDAMOM BUNDT CAKE

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This cardamom-scented sunburst of a Bundt cake gets a double dose of orange-liqueur-spiked syrup: It's soaked into the bottom via skewer-poked holes, and brushed on top to harden into a fine, crackly glaze that sets off the rays so well. Serve it for brunch or afternoon tea, it pairs especially well with a spiced cup of milky chai.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest, plus 1/2 cup fresh juice (from 2 oranges)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla paste or extract
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or triple sec
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 10-to-15-cup Bundt pan with butter; dust with flour, tapping out excess. In a small bowl, stir together milk and orange juice. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cardamom to thoroughly combine.
  • Beat butter with sugar and orange zest on medium‐high speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla. Reduce speed to medium‐low and beat in flour mixture, alternating with milk mixture, each in two additions. Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top with a spatula.
  • Bake until cake is puffed slightly and a wooden skewer inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes (do not turn off oven).
  • For the Glaze: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook butter over medium‐high heat until boiling. Remove from heat; carefully add liqueur (mixture will bubble). When bubbles subside, stir in sugar. Return to medium‐low heat and cook, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Pierce holes in cake with skewer at 1‐inch intervals to bottom of pan. Brush half of glaze evenly over cake; let stand until fully absorbed, about 10 minutes. Invert cake onto a baking sheet. Brush remaining glaze evenly over top and sides.
  • Return to oven and bake just until glaze is set and dry, about 5 minutes. Transfer to rack and let cool completely before slicing and serving. Glazed cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

Jack Newman
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Manoj Gurung
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This cake is not worth the effort.


Bajwa Shehbaz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry.


Mason Zielinski
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The orange glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Kamo Toto
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This cake is a bit dense, but it's still very good.


Susanna Eyman
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great.


Shahzad Goli
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


T Williams
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I'm not a huge fan of cardamom, but I really enjoyed this cake. The orange flavor is strong enough to balance out the cardamom.


Hussein pro
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This cake is easy to make and looks beautiful.


zyad omar
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I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


wase wawa
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This cake was delicious! The orange and cardamom flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.