Orange & Polenta Cake Recipe

Name: Orange & Polenta Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 375 g butter; 375 g caster sugar; 9 eggs (beaten well); 375 g polenta (fine); 750 g ground almonds; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 3 oranges, juice and zest of; 50 ml water; 2 oranges, juice and zest of; 250 icing sugar; 4 tablespoons orange flower water; 3 oranges (sliced); 375 g brown sugar; 2 tablespoons golden syrup; 2 tablespoons water; 100 g butter

Servings: persons

375 g butter
375 g caster sugar
9 eggs (beaten well)
375 g polenta (fine)
750 g ground almonds
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
3 oranges, juice and zest of
50 ml water
2 oranges, juice and zest of
250 icing sugar
4 tablespoons orange flower water
3 oranges (sliced)
375 g brown sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
2 tablespoons water
100 g butter

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["Cream butter and sugar very well till light in colour, add beaten eggs gradually, if it starts to curdle add 1 tablespoon of ground almonds.", "Add ground almonds, polenta, salt.", "juice & zest of oranges & vanilla extract, mix well.", "Then add bicarbonate of soda, mix in quickly, put into 7"" and 9"" tins.", "7"" round cook for about 35 minutes.", "9"" round cook for about 45 minutes.", "Or bake in a 13"" round (not sure how long check after 1 hour).", "Make syrup by placing all ingredients into a saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes.", "Cool cakes slightly before adding syrup, pierce holes into cake with a skewer and then pour over syrup.", "Make oranges in caramel.", "Peel and slice the oranges, remove any pips.", "Place all the rest of the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes.", "At the end add the juice and zest of one orange and 2 tablespoons of orange flower water.", "Add the orange slices to the syrup whilst still warm.", "Leave to cool.", "Serve with a slice of cake."]

27283

kcal

Calories

212

Fat

6509

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 375 g butter, 375 g caster sugar, 9 eggs (beaten well), 375 g polenta (fine), and more.

Yes, Orange & 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.

Orange & Polenta Cake

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