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Cardamom Affogato Cake

Espresso Difficulty: Intermediate Total: 12 Serves: 1
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MethodEspresso
Prep time8
Coffee18g
Water36ml
Grind sizeFine
Water temp200°F

An elegant coffee dessert drink that transforms the classic Italian affogato into a cake-inspired treat. Features aromatic cardamom-spiced espresso poured over vanilla ice cream with crumbled cake pieces, creating a sophisticated dessert-beverage hybrid perfect for special occasions or afternoon indulgence.

Cardamom Espresso

  1. Mix ground cardamom with coffee beans before grinding
  2. Grind coffee and cardamom together to fine consistency
  3. Brew double shot espresso (18g coffee to 36ml water)
  4. Let espresso rest for 1 minute to develop cardamom flavors

Cake Preparation

  1. Cut pound cake into small 1/2-inch cubes
  2. Lightly toast cake cubes in dry pan for 1-2 minutes until golden
  3. Set aside to cool slightly

Assembly

  1. Place vanilla ice cream scoops in chilled dessert bowl
  2. Arrange toasted cake cubes around ice cream
  3. Drizzle honey over ice cream and cake
  4. Pour hot cardamom espresso directly over ice cream
  5. Add dollop of heavy cream
  6. Garnish with chopped pistachios
  7. Top with edible flower petals
  8. Serve immediately with dessert spoon