Description

Ground cardamom gives a soothing aroma and unique flavor to crumb cake. It's flavor is more subtle than cinnamon and should be tried if you haven't tasted it before.

Ingredients

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 3 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 2 c. sugar
• 1 T. baking powder
• 1/2 t. coarse salt
• 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter
• 2/3 c. milk
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 c. sour cream
• 1 t. pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 t. ground cardamom (ground ginger or cinnamon can be substituted)
• 1 t. finely grated lemon zest
• 2 c. fresh berries, for serving

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With a fork, cut in butter until crumbs form. Reserve 1 c. crumb mixture.
3. Whisk milk, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, cardamom, and lemon zest into remaining crumb mixture until combined.