Almond Cardamom Cake

Whenever I bake for my mom, it has to be an unfrosted cake, or as my mom likes to say – “dry cake.” She just refuses to eat any cakes with frosting. Now, let me assure you there is nothing dry about this Almond Tea Cake, it’s moist, fragrant, and delicious.

What is Almond Tea Cake?

Almond Tea Cake is a simple vanilla buttery cake flavored with sliced almonds, cardamom, and unfrosted. It pairs beautifully with a cup of hot Kadak Masala Chai.

Can I make this recipe vegan, gluten-free?

for vegan: Skip the butter and use vegan butter. Skip the milk and use nut-free unsweetened milk.

Can I make this cake nut-free?

Absolutely. Simply omit the almonds and go nut-free.

What other nuts can I use instead of almonds?

Pistachios would work beautifully. Cashews and walnuts will work too. I would avoid peanuts and pecans.

Tips on making Almond Cardamom Tea Cake:

You need sliced almonds, not chopped. You can easily find them at any grocery store. Make sure the butter, eggs, and milk are all at room temperature. This results in a lighter cake. Do NOT over-mix the batter else the result will be a tough cake. Just mix the ingredients until well combined. Fold, do not mix, fold the sliced almonds into the batter at the end. Also, top the cake with additional sliced almonds.

Almond Cardamom Cake is:

Light & airyFragrantDeliciousPerfect for Mother’s DayIdeal for Indian Afternoon TeaPair with Kadak Masala Chai

How to make Almond Cardamom Cake recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine the dry ingredients – all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt.
3. Take a stick of butter at room temperature.
4. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter until it is creamy.
5. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
6. Add the eggs until the batter is creamy.
7. Now add the vanilla extract and beat. 8-9 Add the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the dry and wet – start with the dry and end with dry.10. Batter is done.
8. Add the sliced almonds and fold them into the batter.
9. Grease an 8″ round springform pan, and pour the batter into the baking tray.
10. Top with more sliced almonds. Into the oven for 30-35 minutes.
11. Cake is done. Cut into 12 slices. Enjoy with tea!

More Indian Afternoon Tea Recipes!

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