Lemon (Or Lime) Cornmeal Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon (Or Lime) Cornmeal Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 4 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; Sugar glaze; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
Sugar glaze
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

1
Heat oven to 325u00b0F
2
Spray cooking spray into a 12 cup Bundt pan.
3
Mix together flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, set aside.
4
In medium bowl, beat butter, sugar, lemon zest and juice with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
5
Beat in the eggs one at a time, until well-blended.
6
With mixer on low, alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk until the batter is smooth.
7
Scrape into the prepared Bundt pan; level the top with a spatula.
8
Bake 55-65 minutes until a wooden pick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
9
Cool cake in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, whisk glaze ingredients in a small bowl (sugar may not be dissolved all the way).
11
Invert cake from pan to plate.
12
Brush glaze all over hot cake (sugar crystals will be evident).
13
Let cake rest several hours before serving.
14
Store cake at room temperature up to 4 days.
15
Sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with blueberry or strawberry preserves.
16
Enjoy!

1801

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

207

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Lemon (Or Lime) Cornmeal 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.

Lemon (Or Lime) Cornmeal Cake

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