Amor Polenta (Italian Polenta Cake) Recipe

Name: Amor Polenta (Italian Polenta Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (100 grams) fine cornmeal (polenta); 2/3 cup (80 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 2/3 cup (60 grams) almond meal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup (125 grams) softened butter, plus more for greasing; 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar; 2 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped; 1 splash of rum or Strega, optional; powdered sugar, for serving

Servings: persons

3/4 cup (100 grams) fine cornmeal (polenta)
2/3 cup (80 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2/3 cup (60 grams) almond meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup (125 grams) softened butter, plus more for greasing
1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped
1 splash of rum or Strega, optional
powdered sugar, for serving

1
Combine the flour, polenta, almond meal, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
2
In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the yolks and eggs one at a time, along with the vanilla and rum, if using, beating well until pale and fluffy. Add the dry ingredients, folding through carefully,
3
Grease the cake tin well with butter, then dust entirely with flour, tipping the tin upside down to remove any excess. Pour the batter in and smooth the top over.
4
Bake at 350F (180C) for about 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and springy. Remove from the oven and immediately place top-down on a cake rack. Leave until cool enough to touch the pan before removing carefully. Serve dusting with powdered sugar.

823

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup (100 grams) fine cornmeal (polenta), 2/3 cup (80 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, 2/3 cup (60 grams) almond meal, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Amor Polenta (Italian Polenta Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amor Polenta (Italian Polenta Cake)

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