Plum and Polenta Cake

Plum and Polenta Cake
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Plum and Polenta Cake a try. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 539 calories, 8g of protein, and 30g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have eggs, plums, brown sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease and lightly flour an 8 x 2-inch round cake pan or an 8-inch springform pan, tapping out any excess flour. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, toss the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer, until pale yellow and creamy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula and add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the whole eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
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Mix in the lemon zest and vanilla.
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Add the dry ingredients and blend until just combined.
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Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
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Place the plum halves, skin side down, at even intervals on top of the batter.
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Sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the fruit and batter.
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Bake until the cake is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
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Reprinted with permission from The Tucci Cookbook by Stanley Tucci with Joan and Stan Tucci, and Gianni Scappin and Mimi Shanley Taft, © 2012 Gallery Books
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score3
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