Polenta Cake with Blackberries and Fresh Corn

Polenta is a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal. It is commonly used in both savory and sweet recipes, adding a unique texture and flavor to dishes.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Polenta Cake with Blackberries and Fresh Corn

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Polenta
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup Fresh blackberries
• for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the polenta, flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the milk.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the fresh corn kernels and blackberries.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
9. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.