Cardamom Spice Cake

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Cardamom Spice Cake

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter - cold and cut into small pieces
1 cup brown sugar - divided
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats - divided
2 1/4 cup whole wheat flour - divided
1 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Seed Powder - divided
1/4 cup walnuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Preparation:

Prepare an oatmeal crumb for the center and top of the cake. Combine butter 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom in a food processor and pulse until mixture is combined and crumbly.

Transfer oatmeal mixture to a bowl and add remaining 1/2 cup rolled oats and walnuts. Combine until mixture is thoroughly incorporated. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Coat an 8" square pan with cooking spray.

In a large bowl combine remaining 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon Cardamom, baking soda and salt - mix thoroughly or sift ingredients.

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and 1/2 cup brown sugar until well blended. Whisk in buttermilk, oil and vanilla.

Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and and stir or blend together until combined to a cake batter consistency.

Spread 1/2 the cake batter into the pan.

Spread the 1/2 of the oatmeal mixture evenly on top of the cake batter and spoon the remaining cake batter on top of the oatmeal mixture. Top with remaining oatmeal mixture.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

Cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serves: 12 servings

Nutritional Info:
(per serving)
Calories 278
Protein 6g
Carbs 35g
Cholesterol 42mg
Fat 14g
Sat Fat 3g
Trans Fat 0g
Fiber 4g
Sodium 141mg
Sugar 13g