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Flavorful Vanilla Cardamom Poke Cake

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A moist and easy-to-make dessert blending comforting vanilla with exotic cardamom, featuring a unique poke cake technique that infuses a luscious glaze for next-level flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or dairy-free milk like oat or almond)
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) whole milk (for glaze)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
  • Optional: toasted pistachios or slivered almonds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry mix. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. While cake bakes, combine milk, sugar, and cardamom in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
  8. When cake is out of oven and still warm (about 10 minutes), poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the surface using a skewer or toothpick.
  9. Pour warm glaze evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  10. Whip chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread over chilled cake and garnish with nuts if desired.
  11. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake. Poke holes within 10 minutes of baking to ensure glaze absorption. Keep heavy cream chilled before whipping for best results. Use freshly ground cardamom for optimal flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil, milk with almond or oat milk, and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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