Orange Polenta Cake With Glazed Oranges

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Dec 13, 2024
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Updated: Apr 21

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Orange Polenta Cake With Glazed Oranges

This delicious Italian cake is very particular, however; is simple, quick and easy to put together. It’s perfect to bring to the table for breakfast, brunch or can also be served at the end of a meal.

It is rich and bursting with zesty orange flavour. The taste of this cake is scrumptious.

If you like oranges and are looking for a dessert that is a little bit different.

This cake tastes best, if prepared a day before and kept in the refrigerator overnight.

INGREDIENTS:

2 sticks (226g) softened unsalted butter

3 large eggs 🥚 (room temperature)

3 oranges 🍊 (2 zested and juiced and 1 orange sliced for garnish)

1 cup (200g) sugar

1 cup (200g) almond flour

3/4 cup (100g) polenta

1 teaspoon orange extract 🍊

1 teaspoon baking powder

GLAZE:

1/2 cup (100ml) orange juice

1/2 cup (100ml) water

1/3 cup (65g) sugar

1 teaspoon orange extract

OPTIONAL: light sprinkle of powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS: Oven temperature 330 Fahrenheit (165C)

Best to use a stand mixer, as this is a thick batter

1) Grease a spring form pan, including the sides, and line with parchment paper. Preheat your oven.

2) In a stand mixer, with a paddle attachment, cream well the butter and sugar.

3) Add the eggs 🥚, one at a time, mix each egg thoroughly before adding the next one.

4) Add the orange extract and the zest. Give it a quick mix. Add the almond flour and mix. Add the polenta and baking powder and mix well. Once the batter is well combined, give it a couple of last stirs with a spatula to ensure that there isn’t any flour at the bottom of the bowl.

5) Transfer the batter to the tin, spread evenly and bake at 330 Fahrenheit (165C) for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely before transferring it on a wired rack.

LET’S PREPARE THE SYRUP:

1) In a medium size pan, add the orange juice, water, sugar and orange extract. Give it a stir to mix well.

Bring to a boil and then let simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add the slices of one orange into the syrup and continue to simmer for 3-4 minutes.

2) Remove the orange slices and place them on a wired rack. Let the orange

slices and the syrup cool completely.

3) With a skewer, poke several holes into the cake and spoon (or drizzle) some of the syrup. Garnish the entire top of the cake with the sliced oranges and top with more of the syrup.