Sheet Pan Orange Cardamom Cake with Glaze

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A fragrant sheet cake infused with fresh orange zest and ground cardamom, topped with a simple citrus glaze for a bright finish. This recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cardamom 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 12, 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 12 Dessert cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp ground cardamom until combined.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Step 3: Mix in 2 tbsp fresh orange zest and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Alternately add the flour mixture and 3/4 cup whole milk to the butter mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with flour. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Step 4: Pour the batter evenly into a greased 9x13-inch sheet pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Step 5: While the cake cools, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar with 1/4 cup fresh orange juice to make a glaze. Drizzle over the warm cake and let set before slicing.

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