Looking for unique cardamom desserts recipes? If you enjoy those floral, citrusy flavors that cardamom brings to desserts, take a look at these luscious cardamom-infused desserts to help you satisfy that craving.
Step into the enchantingly sweet world of cardamom, where this aromatic spice reigns supreme, and transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary indulgences.
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Decadent Cardamom Cookies
Gluten-Free Honey Cardamom Cookies
Indulge in the aromatic allure of this honey cardamom dessert, where rich sweetness and floral cardamom unite in a symphony of flavors. The scent of cardamom weaves through each bite, standing apart from the typical sugar cookies with their delightfully tender texture.
Achieving the perfect softness without crumbling is key, though no matter the texture, the combination is sure to delight. For an extra indulgence, try spreading a homemade jam between two cookies and savor the layers of flavor with a scoop of fresh-churned ice cream.
Orange Spice Thumbprint Cookies
These jam-filled orange spice thumbprint cookies feature a double hit of cardamom and cinnamon for an irresistible flavor. The orange and spice-scented biscuits are easy to make but look fancy.
The short-bread like dough is rolled in chopped pecans for a nutty appeal. Cardamom gives a more floral spice to these festive, citrusy cookies. This cardamom-flavored cookie is an easy recipe that's well-liked by both kids and adults.
Vegan Chai Cookies
This simple recipe for vegan chai cookies is a delicious twist on your basic sugar cookie. They're easy to make and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes, ideal for hectic holiday gatherings.
There’s a flavor punch from the potent mix of spices powering the cookie, but they're decadant enough for even the pickiest of eaters. The texture of these snickerdoodles will send you to cookie nirvana - slightly crisp edges with a soft and chewy center. It's a sweetly-spiced, chewy sugar cookie that tastes just like a cup of masala chai.
Maple Glazed Cardamom Sugar Cookies
These maple glazed cardamom sugar cookies are the perfect holiday dessert or gift. Upgrade the classic sugar cookies with the addition of cardamom and a lather of decadent maple glaze.
Cardamom and maple pair beautifully well with each flavor complimenting the other. These maple glazed cardamom sugar cookies combine the warm flavor of cardamom with a classic sugar cookie, and then they're topped with a sweet maple glaze. It's a luscious cardamom dessert that's perfect for festive gatherings.
Divine Cardamom-Flavored Cakes
Cardamom Pistachio Cake
Elevate your cake game with this pistachio and cardamom delight. This cardamom pistachio cake recipe features the nutty richness of pistachios and the floral notes of cardamom.
Lathered with a luscious saffron-infused buttercream, an easy cardamom and pistachio pound cake is a celebration in every bite. Full of flavor and gorgeously naturally green, this cardamom spiced layer cake is a tea time favorite!
Carrot Cake with Pineapple and Cardamom
Love a good carrot cake? This carrot cake with sweet and tangy pineapple and aromatic cardamom takes it to a whole new level.
Enjoy this delicate dance of flavors in this incredibly moist carrot cake. With spices like cinnamon and cardamom, and topped with whipped cream cheese icing, this twist on a classic is a crowd-pleaser.
Lemon Cardamom Olive Oil Cake
This lemon cardamom olive oil cake is about to be your favorite citrus cake to make at a whim. Enjoy the layer of sweet candied lemons, the savory and moist lemon olive oil cake, and the scent of cardamom.
It’s a super refined upside down cake that’s incredibly soft and pleasing to the senses! Made in one bowl and with olive oil (instead of butter) to keep the cake ultra-moist. It’s a Mediterranean escape in every spoonful.
Glazed Orange Cardamom Cake
This glazed orange cardamom cake is a wonderfully simple dessert bursting with citrus and spice. Infused with orange zest and cardamom, it's a dessert that strikes the perfect balance between lightness and indulgence.
The yellow cake is super moist with a hearty texture that’s perfectly complemented with the sticky glaze. Cardamom is the ingredient in which this cardamom orange cake was built around. It’s aromatic and flavorful, making it a dessert fit for royalty.
Ginger Cardamom Cake with Rose Buttercream
This spectacular ginger cardamom cake with rose buttercream is inspired by beautiful magnolia blooms! With a light, buttery rose-flavored Swiss meringue buttercream, and ginger-cardamom cake layers lathered with a thin layer of wild blueberry jam, the majestic cake is finally topped with fresh and edible Magnolias.
The highlight is the surprising combination of spice and floral notes. This cake is uniquely delicious and undeniably pretty. It’s a fantastic centerpiece on your dessert table or the perfect celebration cake for all occasions.
Turkish Coffee Flourless Chocolate Cake
This recipe for Turkish coffee flourless chocolate cake is flavored with coffee and cardamom for a unique twist on a classic chocolate cake. It's a rich and luxurious dessert that's gluten/grain free, dairy free (optional), and ready in less than an hour.
This one might be the most unique chocolate recipe on the roundup. It's simple to make and always a big hit!
Unique Cardamom Desserts
Mini Apple Strudel With Phyllo Pastry (Apfelstrudel)
Warm and comforting this mini apple strudel is spiced with the aromatic allure of cardamom. Apple strudel or "Apfelstrudel" in German is made with phyllo pastry and in cute handheld portions for easy solo snacking.
Cardamom spiced, juicy tart apple filling wrapped in layers of flaky, buttery phyllo pastry. Top it with vanilla ice cream or eat them by hand, warm from the oven for a quintessential fall dessert.
Gajar Ka Halwa - Carrot Pudding
Gajar ka halwa is simply carrot pudding and is a popular Indian dessert enjoyed at festivals, parties, or other celebrations. It’s made from fresh, grated carrots cooked in milk and sugar, laced with cardamom, and garnished with roasted nuts.
Cardamom powder gives a richer taste and aroma to the carrot halwa. This family favorite dessert pudding can easily be made in the Instant Pot (or stovetop) - make this authentic rich and creamy carrot halwa that your family will surely enjoy.
Bebinca - Layered Cake
Bebinca is a traditional Christmas dessert in Goa, India. With Indo-Portuguese roots, cardamom and nutmeg spiced coconut and egg yolk are layered and baked.
A fluffy cake or pudding, baked in layers, with golden and caramel hues, and a sweet, eggy taste; a well-made bebinca is truly a thing of beauty. This cardamom-infused dessert made from coconut, spices and clarified butter is a recipe destined for success!
Fresh Peach Custard Tart
This easy, elegant peach custard tart with cardamom cream is fresh, light, and luscious. This cardamom and peach combination is a cut above all the other pie tarts out there. Use fresh, ripe peaches to withstand the baking, and make a simple custard filling that’s delicately flavored with cardamom and a delicious pie base.
An extra sprinkling of cardamom gives peaches a burst of flavor for a truly elevated tart recipe that’s perfect for special occasions. Serve this peach tart with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a next-level treat!
Farro Breakfast Pudding With Dates and Cardamom
This sweet farro pudding may have "breakfast" in the name, but don't let that stop you from enjoying it for dessert! An alternative to rice pudding, it's fragrant thanks to the addition of vanilla and cardamom, and sweetened entirely with dates.
Best of all, this cardamom dessert is free from oil and refined sugar. Enjoy the satisfying chewiness of this farro porridge laced with cardamom, especially during the cooler months, when you're craving date desserts.
Instant Pot Semiya Payasam (Seviyan Kheer)
Take a culinary journey East with this luxurious and velvety vermicelli pudding. Seviyan Kheer is a rich, creamy, and delicious traditional milk-based Indian dessert prepared using vermicelli, a very thin type of rice noodle most commonly associated with Vietnam.
It’s infused with the golden hue of saffron and the warmth of cardamom that can easily be made in the Instant Pot. Served hot or cold, you’ll savor every bite of this delicate Indian vermicelli pudding.
Easy Vegan Gulab Jamun
Make a delicious plant-based version of one of India's most popular desserts with this easy to follow vegan gulab jamun recipe. Gulab jamuns are deep-fried donut-like balls that have been dipped in a sweet rose-flavored syrup.
Traditionally, gulab jamun is made with milk solids called khoya or mawa and fried in ghee (clarified butter), while this recipe makes use of bread and almond flour; the result is a heavenly treat! Make these melt-in-your-mouth Gulab Jamuns for tea time.
Fantastic Cardamom Breads and Pastries
Orange Cardamom Braid
Orange cardamom braid is a delicious sweet bread that you can bake to impress guests or bring to parties.
Orange zest gives this braid a ton of flavor that is so bright and just perfect for the holidays. The cardamom powder is subtle enough to add warmth and amazing depth -this sweet bread will surely amp up your holiday table and leave a lasting impression.
Blueberry Glazed Donuts
A burst of berry goodness meets the aromatic allure of cardamom in this upscale donut. Wholesome baked blueberry glazed donuts make a delicious breakfast, snack or dessert option.
The donut dough is made with whole grain flour, flax, vanilla and blueberries and are baked to tender perfection. The donuts are then topped with a fresh orange cardamom glaze. Get your sweet cravings sorted in no time!
Vegan Cranberry Orange Bourbon Cardamom Muffins
Your breakfast muffins will get a delicious makeover with the addition of cardamom and cranberries, spiked with a tinge of bourbon to kick off the holiday festivities. Moist, fragrant, and utterly irresistible.
These scones are a delightful blend of tart cranberries and the warm, floral spice of cardamom.
These fluffy vegan cranberry orange bourbon spiced muffins are perfect for a breakfast, snack, or dessert. With warm spices, rich bourbon, and citrusy flavor you will love each delicious bite.
Lemon Cardamom Scones
Delicate and dainty, these lemon cardamom scones are infused with the zesty brightness of lemon and the aromatic warmth of cardamom. These scones are a delightful blend of tangy lemons and warm, earthy cardamom.
These baked sweet treats are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. Don’t forget to serve them with clotted cream and jam!
Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars
Say goodby to traditional brownies and hello to these blondies. These vegan oatmeal chocolate chip bars are a delicious healthy dessert recipe. They feature both cardamom and cinnamon for a delicious depth of flavor.
Made in one bowl, the recipe is vegan, gluten free, nut free, and refined sugar free. If you’re not a banana fan, you’ll be happy to know that these oatmeal bars are made without them! Relish the fudgy goodness of chocolate that meets the warm embrace of spice in this decadent treat.
Cardamom-Blueberry Coconut Milk Popsicles
Savor the tropical essence of these blueberry cardamom coconut milk popsicles, where the creamy richness of coconut melds with the warm, spicy notes of cardamom and a hint of zesty ginger.
These vegan blueberry popsicles are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed at any time of year, thanks to the convenience of frozen blueberries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cardamom pairs well with a variety of ingredients including meats like poultry, in rice dishes, and in a range of sweet dishes due to its warm and sweet flavor profile. It is often used with fruits, especially citrus, and in spice blends such as garam masala and chai spices.
In baking, cardamom is used to add a sweet and aromatic flavor to breads, cakes, and pastries. It's a versatile spice that can be incorporated into doughs and batters or used as part of a spice mixture for a subtle, fragrant touch.
Cardamom has a complex taste that is slightly sweet, minty, herbal, citrusy, and lightly floral, with a hint of eucalyptus or menthol-like coolness. This unique blend of flavors makes it a favorite in both sweet and savory dishes, particularly in Indian cuisines.
Fruits that pair well with cardamom include apples, oranges, and pears, which can benefit from the spice's aromatic and sweet qualities. Cardamom is particularly good with citrus fruits, enhancing their flavors with its own distinct notes, though most people think of it as a fall spice.
Yes, chocolate and cardamom go great together. The rich, deep flavor of chocolate complements the aromatic and sweet notes of cardamom, making it a subtle yet sophisticated pairing, especially in desserts like chocolate cakes or truffles.
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