There's a danger that the words "coriander seed" in the name of a cake will make it sound off-puttingly quirky, said Eleanor Ford. But this cake is heavenly. Coriander seeds have a bright, almost citrusy aroma, and that's why they work so well in this oh-so-easy recipe: they really make the flavours sing. The cake gets even better the day after you make it, as the subtle flavours become a little more pronounced and the texture even squidgier.
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