Almond and Lemon Polenta Cake with Orange Mascarpone

Gluten-free almond and polenta cake topped with lemon glaze, served with orange mascarpone cream and caramelised satsumas.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 741.6 kcals 5932.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.1 grams 512.4 grams
Fat 49.4 grams 395.1 grams
Protein 12.8 grams 102.4 grams
Cook Time
85 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
225
g
Caster Sugar
For the cake
5
g
Baking Powder
Gluten-free if necessary
1
g
Icing Sugar
For dusting
3
tbsp
Caster Sugar
For glaze
50
g
75
g
Caster Sugar
For dusting and syrup
Dairy
225
g
Unsalted Butter
Room temperature
3
piece
Eggs
Free-range, beaten
250
g
Fruits
3
piece
Lemons
Zest and juice only
2
piece
Lemons
Juice only, for glaze
2
piece
Oranges
Zest only, plus splash of juice
4
piece
Satsumas
Peeled and cut in half horizontally
GrainsCereals
Liquids
100
ml
NutsSeeds

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C and grease a 25cm cake tin with parchment paper.
  • Whisk butter and sugar until pale, then gradually incorporate the eggs.
  • Stir in the ground almonds, polenta, baking powder, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the tin and bake for 75 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Mix lemon juice and sugar to create a glaze.
  • Prick the warm cake surface, pour over the glaze, and cool in the tin for 15 minutes.
  • Beat mascarpone, orange zest, orange juice, and icing sugar until smooth.
  • Thicken sugar and orange juice in a frying pan to create a syrup.
  • Cook satsuma halves in the syrup for a few minutes on each side until softened.
  • Serve cake wedges dusted with icing sugar alongside orange mascarpone and caramelised satsumas.