Apple Cardamom Cake

Cardamom is that elusively fragrant spice associated with Scandinavian and Indian cooking. It's especially good with apples. This rich, moist apple cake doesn't need icing. Simply dust with icing sugar and serve it in wedges for afternoon tea, snacks, a coffee party or brunch.

Dark Chocolate, Orange and Cardamom Icebox Cookies

Rich dark chocolate and fragrant orange zest make these cookies ultra-sophisticated. Cardamom adds an aromatic note, but if you don't have any on hand, you can simply leave it out.

Cardamom Spritz Cookies

A cookie press is essential for these subtly scented treats. While we chose the wreath disc, feel free to use any disc you like; however, the yield may vary. Be sure to sift the icing sugar before measuring.

Orange Cardamom Butter

Creamed honey gives this butter an extra-smooth texture and creates the prettiest swirl.

Cardamom Rice Pudding

Enliven your family's senses with this aromatic rice pudding, and awaken their taste buds with its subtle Middle Eastern flavours.

Orange Cardamom Loaves

One batch makes three mini-loaves. Food director Elizabeth Baird wraps them in cellophane tied with a bow to offer as host and hostess presents or to give to friends who don't have time to bake but who appreciate the superior taste of home baking.

Cardamom-Spiced Shells

You need only a light touch when dipping these buttery and delicate cookies into the chocolate.

Cardamom Candy Canes

Cardamom Butter Cookies

Clarified butter — which is made by melting butter and removing the milk solids - gives these Middle Eastern cookies a crisp texture that's perfect for dipping into tea.

Gluten-Free Cardamom Shortbread

Inspired by traditional Persian rice flour shortbreads, these pretty white delights just melt in your mouth.