Apple Cardamom Snack Cake
A tender little apple cake with warm cardamom and a sugary top that turns lightly crisp in the oven.
Submitted by Lena Hartwell
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Total
55 mins
Servings
9
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- 3
In a second bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
- 4
Fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture just until combined, then fold in the diced apple.
- 5
Spread the batter into the pan and sprinkle the top with the granulated sugar.
- 6
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and a tester comes out clean from the center.
- 7
Cool before slicing into squares.
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Optional moves for when you want to impress.
- Serve it slightly warm with softly whipped cream or a spoonful of crème fraîche.
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith if you want more contrast against the brown sugar.
- Add a handful of chopped walnuts to the batter for extra texture.
- A light dusting of powdered sugar is enough if you want to dress it up without icing.