Orange And Polenta Cake
This delightful cake is bursting with flavors of fresh oranges and almonds. The soft and moist texture pairs perfectly with the sweet orange syrup, making it a wonderful treat for any occasion. Enjoy this cake with a dollop of crème fraîche for a truly satisfying dessert experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- • 2 small oranges
- • 5 large eggs
- • 175g (6oz) caster sugar
- • 175g (6oz) ground almonds
- • 50g (2oz) polenta (cornmeal)
- • 5ml (1tsp) baking powder
- For the orange syrup:
- • 50g (2oz) caster sugar
- • Juice of 1 large orange
Instructions
- 1. Place the oranges, unpeeled, in a pan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1¼ hrs until very soft. Drain and cool for 30 mins.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F, gas mark 5). Grease and lightly flour a 24cm (9½ in) springform cake tin and line the base with greaseproof paper.
- 3. Roughly chop the boiled oranges, removing any pips. Place in a food processor or blender and purée. Whisk together the eggs and sugar for 1-2 mins then stir in the ground almonds, polenta and the baking powder, followed by the puréed oranges.
- 4. Pour into the tin and bake for 40-45 mins until light golden and just firm to the touch. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 mins then turn out and cool completely.
- 5. To make the syrup, place the sugar and 60ml (4tbsp) water in a small pan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Boil, without stirring,
- 6. until the mixture turns light golden. Remove from the heat and add the orange juice. It will bubble and caramelise so reheat gently until dissolved.
- 7. Serve the cake in thin slices with the warm or cold syrup and crème fraîche. Lightly dust with icing sugar.
Yield
Serves 10
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