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Polenta Cake with Amaretto Oranges

Polenta Cake with Amaretto Oranges
Polent A mixture of instant polenta, baking powder, slivered almonds, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 54 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 37
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Place toasted almonds in a food processor, and process until ground; set aside.
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Place 1 cup sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy.
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Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon rind and juice.
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Combine ground almonds, polenta, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
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Add egg mixture, and stir until well blended.
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Pour batter into an 8-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray.
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Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
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While cake cools, cut peel and pith away from oranges using a sharp knife.
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Cut oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch slices; cut each slice into quarters.
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Combine oranges, amaretto, and 1 tablespoon sugar, stirring gently until sugar dissolves.
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Cut cake into 8 wedges. Spoon oranges and syrup over cake.
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Note: Substitute 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 tablespoon sugar for the amaretto, if desired.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In54 m.
Servings8
Health Score4
Gluten FreeLow FodmapVegetarian
DietsGluten FreeLacto Ovo VegetarianFodmap Friendly
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