Ethiopian Coffee-Infused Cardamom Spiced Cake

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A moist cake infused with strong Ethiopian coffee and warm cardamom spice, perfect for an aromatic dessert or afternoon treat. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder 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 280 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: 35 min Serves 8 Ethiopian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/4 tsp salt until well combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, then whisk in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup cooled strong brewed Ethiopian coffee, 1/4 cup plain yogurt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Step 5: Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Step 6: Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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