*If using freshly ground cardamom, reduce the amount to a pinch more than a teaspoon or to taste.
**This cake will rise to the top of a 2-inch deep pan, so check the depth of your pan. Alternatively, you can bake this cake in a 9-inch round or 8-inch square pan; just reduce the baking time to about 30 minutes.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.
