Mini Orange-Polenta Cakes Recipe

Name: Mini Orange-Polenta Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup slivered almonds + 2 tbsp; 1 None medium orange, quartered, seeds removed; 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 None egg, at room temperature; 2/3 cup polenta; 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder; 2/3 cup gluten-free powdered sugar; 2 tsp orange zest; 2 tbsp orange juice; 30 None gluten-free edible sugar roses, to decorate

Servings: persons

1 cup slivered almonds + 2 tbsp
1 None medium orange, quartered, seeds removed
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 None egg, at room temperature
2/3 cup polenta
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
2/3 cup gluten-free powdered sugar
2 tsp orange zest
2 tbsp orange juice
30 None gluten-free edible sugar roses, to decorate

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line 30 holes of 3 mini muffin pans with paper liners.
2
Process almonds until finely chopped. Set aside. Process orange until pulpy. Add to ground almonds.
3
Cream butter, sugar and egg until thick and creamy. Fold in polenta and baking powder then almond-orange mixture. Distribute between paper liners and bake for 17-20 mins, or until a skewer, inserted in the center, comes out clean. Let cool for 5 mins before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
4
For the icing, combine powdered sugar, orange zest and enough orange juice to form a thin icing. Drizzle over cupcakes and decorate with sugar roses.

3540

kcal

Calories

Fat

808

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup slivered almonds + 2 tbsp, 1 None medium orange, quartered, seeds removed, 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Mini Orange-Polenta Cakes 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.

Mini Orange-Polenta Cakes

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