Delightful Italian Polenta Cake Recipe Made Easy with Thermomix

Delightful Italian Polenta Cake Recipe Made Easy with Thermomix
Description:
This delightful Italian Polenta Cake is a delicious and easy dessert that can be made with the help of a Thermomix. The cake has a moist and tender crumb with a slightly crunchy texture from the polenta. It is flavored with lemon zest and almond extract, giving it a wonderfully fragrant and citrusy taste. This recipe is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of fine polenta
- 1 cup of almond meal
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of almond extract
Preparation:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Prepare the Pan:
Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In the Thermomix bowl, combine the polenta, almond meal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix on speed 5 for 10 seconds until well combined.
4. Add the Wet Ingredients:
- Add the melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon zest, and almond extract to the dry ingredients in the Thermomix bowl.
- Mix on speed 5 for 20 seconds until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
5. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve:
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the polenta cake dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh berries, if desired.
This Italian Polenta Cake is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. With the help of a Thermomix, you can easily whip up this delicious dessert in no time. The combination of polenta, almond meal, lemon zest, and almond extract creates a cake that is both fragrant and flavorful. Give this recipe a try and impress your friends and family with a taste of Italy!