How to Make Lemon Polenta Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, why not bake a delicious lemon polenta cake? This classic Italian dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a moist crumb and a delightful texture from the addition of polenta. It's the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, or to serve as a light and refreshing dessert after a meal. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is simple to follow and sure to impress your friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ⅔ cups turbinado sugar
  • 1 pound butter, room temperature
  • 6 eggs, room temperature
  • 5 cups almond meal
  • 1 ⅓ cups fine cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 lemons, juiced and zested
  • ¾ cup superfine sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 10-inch cake

  • Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 10-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Beat the sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the almond meal, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Gently fold it into the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 90 to 120 minutes.
  • While the cake is baking, combine the lemon juice and superfine sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil until the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and use a skewer or toothpick to prick holes in the cake. Pour the lemon syrup over the surface. Allow the cake to cool in the pan completely before serving.
  • Nutrition

    774 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 163mg
    • Sodium: 409mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 87g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 55g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 314mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 952mg