A rich and wonderfully moist sour cream cake with the warm, aromatic flavor of cardamom. This dense, buttery cake is simple to make and perfect for any occasion, finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
1 Cup (2 sticks)Butter or Oleo, softened
2 CupsSugar
2Eggs
4 CupsSifted All-Purpose Flour
2 TeaspoonsBaking Soda
2 TeaspoonsGround Cardamom
1½ CupsSour Cream
For GarnishPowdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Generously grease and flour a large tube or Bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and cardamom.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. On low speed, add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture in three parts, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, or until a long wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.