Cardamom and Honey Spiced Ethiopian Coffee Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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A moist coffee cake infused with Ethiopian coffee flavors, cardamom, and honey, perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon treat. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 Ethiopian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 cup (1 stick), softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup, cooled Ethiopian coffee (brewed strong)
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup plain yogurt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cardamom.
Step 3: In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 4: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Step 5: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and 1/2 cup cooled strong brewed Ethiopian coffee to the butter mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour, mixing until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in 1/2 cup plain yogurt and 1/4 cup honey until the batter is smooth.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving with additional honey if desired.