Lemony Polenta Cake Recipe

Name: Lemony Polenta Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup polenta; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup polenta
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
Butter a 9-inch springform pan.
3
Sift together the flour, polenta, baking soda and salt.
4
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and vanilla.
5
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar at medium speed until thick, about 3 minutes.
6
Gradually beat in the oil mixture and the lemon zest.
7
Gently fold in the dry ingredients just until blended.
8
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the center springs back when lightly pressed.
9
Let the cake cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
10
Remove the side and let cool completely.
11
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
12
Transfer the cake to a serving plate and sift the confectioners' sugar over the top.
13
Serve with the whipped cream.

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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: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup polenta, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lemony 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.

Lemony Polenta Cake

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