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A slice of moist Polenta Cake With Lemon Syrup, glistening with syrup and topped with candied citrus zest.

Polenta Cake with Lemon Syrup

  • Author: leckerzutaten.com
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and flavorful polenta cake topped with a bright lemon syrup.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • For the Syrup:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the polenta, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Once the cake is out of the oven, poke holes all over the top with a skewer. Pour the warm syrup evenly over the hot cake.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Serve the cake at room temperature or slightly chilled.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: polenta cake, lemon syrup, dessert, baking, sweet cake, citrus cake

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