Cardamon Almond Cake

Balanced flavors of cardamom and lemon make this recipe for Midtown Mix Almond Cake Mix feel sophisticated while remaining simple to prepare. Look for other delicious recipes that use this mix as well.

Yield: One 8–9" cake
Prep time: ~10 minutes
Bake time: 45–50 minutes

Supplies & Equipment:

• 8 or 9” round pan or equivalent volume dish

• Parchment paper

• Medium mixing bowl

• Whisk

Ingredients:

Cake

• 4 eggs

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom

• 1 medium lemon (1/2 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice)

• 1 (16 oz) Midtown Mix Almond Cake Mix

Preparation:

Step 1 — Prep the Pan
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the pan with parchment and grease the sides with oil.

Step 2 — Prepare the Lemon
Zest and juice the lemon.

Step 3 — Mix the Batter
Whisk eggs, olive oil, cardamom, and vanilla extract until combined. Add lemon juice and zest, then add Midtown Mix Almond Cake Mix and whisk until batter is thick but smooth.

Step 4 — Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the cake pulls away from the edges.

Step 5 — Cool
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife along the edges to release.

Tips & Serving Ideas:

• Store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week, or on the counter for a few days

• Dust with powdered sugar for a clean finish

• Serve with fresh fruit, yogurt, mascarpone, or lightly sweetened whipped cream