Embrace the comforting aroma of warm spices and baked apples with this delightful Cardamom Apple Cake. A perfect harmony of sweet and spice, this cake is a treat for any occasion, especially delightful when paired with a cup of coffee or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour an 8 1/2-inch round baking pan to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and ground cardamom until well combined. (3 minutes)
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; avoid overmixing. (2 minutes)
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly. (1 minute)
Arrange the apple slices in an overlapping pattern over the top of the batter. Gently press them into the batter, ensuring they remain partially visible. (5 minutes)
Sprinkle the pearl sugar and ground cinnamon evenly over the apples. (1 minute)
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (35-40 minutes)
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
Margarette Paucek
Jun 11, 2025This cake is so easy to make and tastes amazing! The cardamom adds such a nice touch.
Jerald Wolf
Jun 2, 2025My family loved this cake! I used honey crisp apples and it was perfectly sweet.
Estevan Gleason
Jun 2, 2025I added a streusel topping with oats and brown sugar – it was fantastic!
Paxton Goodwin
May 8, 2025Be careful not to overbake it, or it can get a little dry. But overall, a great recipe!