Organic Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
How to make Fika Cardamom Cake.…
Mix 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons ground Cardamom.
In another bowl, whisk 2 eggs with ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mild olive oil, ⅓ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and the grated zest of 1 lemon.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined, then spread the batter into a greased and lined 9-inch round pan.
Scatter 2 tablespoons sliced almonds over the top and add a light sprinkle of coarse sugar, if desired.
Bake at 350°F or 180°C for 28 to 34 minutes, until the centre springs back, and a tester toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool slightly before slicing. The result is softly sweet, fragrant, and made for coffee, tea, and unhurried afternoons and unforgettable tea parties.
