Cardamom-Orange Coffee Cake Loaf

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 350º. Grease and flour a 5x9-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper; set aside. I used two mini loaf pans (5 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 ¼)Make the cake: In a medium-size bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt.In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
3. 3
   Add the sour cream and orange zest and mix for another minute or two, until incorporated.
4. 4
   Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
5. 5
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan.In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Scatter the topping over the batter.
6. 6
   Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes. (
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   Bake mini loaves for 35 minutes.)Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a large zipper top plastic bag.