Orange polenta torte recipe
“Tasty orange flavoured cake with texture similar to Madeira Cake”
Allergy Information
| Wheat-Free |  |
| Gluten-Free | |
| Nut-Free |  |
| Dairy-Free | |
| Sugar-Free | |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
- Yield: serves 8-10
You may be surprised to find that polenta makes an absolutely delicious cake with a texture a bit like Madeira Cake. With the orange flavour it's mouthwatering while cooking, and very very tasty while eating.
Ingredients
100g
[100g]
butter, margarine or low fat spread
225g
[225g]
sugar
225g
[225g]
ground almonds
1 tsp
[1 tsp]
vanilla extract
3 medium
[3 medium]
eggs, beaten
225g
[225g]
polenta grains
2 medium
[2 medium]
organic oranges zest, finely grated and juice (non-organic have waxed skins)
1 pinch
[1 pinch]
salt
Please note this recipe contains nuts
Directions
Preheat oven: 190°C, 375°F, Gas 5
- Line a 23cm (9") cake tin with baking parchment, we used a springform tin as the cake can be delicate when warm.
- In a large bowl beat the butter until it is pale and creamy, add the sugar and then beat until light and fluffy.
- Stir the ground almonds and vanilla into the mixture, beating to mix well.
- Gradually add the eggs in small amounts, beating thoroughly between each addition.
- Fold in the polenta, orange zest, orange juice, baking powder and salt.
- Pour into the prepared cake tin and bake for 30-35 minutes.
