This easy Orange Cardamom Cake combines the citrusy flavour of oranges with the aromatic earthiness of cardamom in a tender and moist cake. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Preheat the oven to 350℉ and position the rack in the middle. Grease a 10-cup (2.4 L) Bundt pan with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, then dust it with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour. Tap the outside of the pan to circulate the flour so that it covers the inside surface.
Zest the 3 large oranges (avoiding the white pith) into a small bowl to yield roughly 4 to 5 tablespoons of orange zest. Juice the oranges into a separate small bowl to yield 3/4 cup (180 ml) of juice (you can also use store bought 100% orange juice).
In a large bowl, add the 1 cup granulated sugar and rub the zest into using your fingers to release the oils. Add the 2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 3 teaspoons ground cardamom . Whisk all the ingredients together to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk the 1 cup vegetable oil, the 3 eggs, and orange juice until combined.
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a silicone spatula until the wet and dry ingredients are just combined and you no longer see flour streaks. Do not over mix the batter or that will result in a dense cake. pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then carefully flip onto a cake plate or stand. Let cool completely.
Dust with the 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
Notes
You can use store bought orange juice, but do not skip the orange zest! It really makes or breaks the cake.
If you enjoy the flavour of olive oil, you can use that instead of vegetable oil in this recipe.
Please wait for the cake to cool completely before flipping or it'll break!