Orange polenta cake

A vibrant, moist cake with a delicious citrus flavor and the unique texture of polenta. This cake is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a delightful crumb!

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup polenta (cornmeal)
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• Zest of 2 oranges
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Orange Syrup (Optional):

• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, combine polenta, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until smooth.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. While the cake is baking, make the syrup by combining orange juice and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.
9. Once the cake is done, let it cool slightly before poking holes in the top and pouring the syrup over the cake. Let it soak in as the cake cools completely.

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Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

• Calories: ~280
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Fat: 14g
• Sugar: 21g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 150mg

This cake is the perfect dessert to brighten up any day with its citrusy freshness and slightly grainy texture from the polenta.