Description
This Orange Sheet Cake with Cardamom Cream Cheese Swirl is a delightful treat, balancing bright citrus notes with warm cardamom spice. It’s perfect for gatherings or a simple indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a tender crumb.
- 200g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and tenderness.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Baking Powder: Leavening agent for a light texture.
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Baking Soda: Reacts with orange juice for extra lift.
- ¼ tsp (1.25ml) Salt: Enhances flavors.
- 2 tsp Orange Zest: Adds vibrant orange flavor.
- 120ml (½ cup) Fresh Orange Juice: Provides authentic citrus flavor.
- 120ml (½ cup) Vegetable Oil: Keeps the cake moist.
- 2 Large Eggs: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Extract: Enhances overall flavor.
- 200g (7oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: Tangy and creamy base for the swirl.
- 50g (¼ cup) Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the cream cheese mixture.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Orange Juice: Adds citrus to the swirl.
- ¼ tsp (1.25ml) Ground Cardamom: Adds warm spice.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Orange Zest (for swirl): Intensifies citrus flavor.
- 100g (½ cup) Raspberry Purée: Adds color and tartness to the glaze.
- 60ml (¼ cup) Orange Juice (for glaze): Contributes to glaze flavor.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Honey: Adds sweetness and sheen to the glaze.
- 1 tbsp (8g) Cornstarch + 2 tbsp (30ml) Water: Thickens the glaze.
- 30g (¼ cup) Sliced Toasted Almonds: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
- Additional Orange Zest: For dusting.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease/line a 23x33cm (9x13in) sheet pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add zest, juice, oil, eggs, and vanilla; gently stir.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, juice, cardamom, and zest until smooth.
- Layer & Swirl: Pour half the batter, drop swirl mixture, pour remaining batter, and gently swirl.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack.
- Prepare Glaze: Simmer raspberry purée, juice, and honey.
- Thicken Glaze: Whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze, scatter almonds, and dust with zest.
Notes
For a moist cake, avoid overbaking and use oil instead of butter. Toasting almonds enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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