Ingredients
– ¾ cup granulated sugar provides moisture and sweetness
– ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature ensures tenderness and flavor
– 3 large eggs room temperature
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth and aroma
– ½ cup full-fat sour cream, buttermilk, or kefir
– 1¼ cups all-purpose flour fluffed, spooned, and leveled
– ¾ teaspoon baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt use half if table salt
– ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom adds depth and aroma
– 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
1-Preheat oven and prepare pan as directed.
2-Cream sugar and butter until fluffy.
3-Beat in eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
4-Sift and mix dry ingredients into the batter.
5-Bake and cool as specified for best results.
Last Step:
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🌿 Recipe tested for 5,280 feet altitude; adjust baking time or ingredients as needed for other altitudes.
🌼 Poppy seeds add texture and a subtle nutty flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
🍋 For a citrus twist, rub lemon zest into the sugar before mixing; orange zest can also be used sparingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice