Lemon Polenta Almond Cake

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Category: , ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Description

This lemon polenta almond cake combines whole lemon, ground almonds, and polenta for a moist, fragrant cake with a bright citrus flavor. Finished with an optional lemon syrup, it offers a sweet-tangy taste and a tender texture, with alternatives such as makki ka atta or suji for the cornmeal.

Ingredients
  • 1 whole lemon (boiled, seeds removed)
  • 250 ml oil (1 cup)
  • 4 eggs
  • 250 g sugar (1¼ cups)
  • 250 g ground almonds (about 2½ cups)
  • 100 g polenta/cornmeal (or makki ka atta) (½ cup)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
    • Substitute for Cornmeal
  • Makki ka atta → about ½ cup
  • Suji → about ½ cup (semolina)
    • Optional Lemon Syrup
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 25 –40 g sugar (2–3 tbsp)
    • Optional Toppings
  • cing sugar, for dusting
  • Lightly toasted almonds, for topping
  • Icing sugar mixed with a little lemon juice, for lemon glaze
  • Whipped cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) pan.
  2. 2
    Boil the whole lemon for 10–15 minutes until soft. Cool, cut, and remove the seeds.
  3. 3
    Blend the lemon, including the skin and pulp, with the oil until smooth.
  4. 4
    Beat the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thick.
  5. 5
    Mix in the lemon-oil mixture.
  6. 6
    Fold in the ground almonds, polenta, baking powder, and salt.
  7. 7
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–40 minutes until set.
  8. 8
    Rest for 10–15 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool fully.
  9. 9
    For the optional lemon syrup, warm the lemon juice and sugar until dissolved.
  10. 10
    Pour the syrup over the warm cake.
  11. 11
    For a simple topping, sift icing sugar over the cake and add lightly toasted almonds if desired.
  12. 12
    For an optional lemon glaze, mix icing sugar with a little lemon juice until pourable, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
  13. 13
    Serve slices with whipped cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
Keywords: lemon polenta almond cake, lemon almond cake, gluten-free lemon cake, ground almond cake, lemon cornmeal cake, makki ka atta cake, moist lemon cake, lemon syrup cake
Read it online: https://cookedbysabeen.com/recipe/lemon-polenta-almond-cake/

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