Honey and Grapefruit Polenta Cake

A citrus-infused polenta cake naturally sweetened with honey and maple cream, topped with translucent candied grapefruit and blood orange peel.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 873.4 kcals 5240.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 74.3 grams 445.6 grams
Fat 60.4 grams 362.5 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
200
g
Unsalted Butter
Softened, plus extra for greasing
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range
250
g
Fruits
1
piece
Red Grapefruit
Finely grated zest only
1
piece
1
piece
Orange
For peel
GrainsCereals
70
g
Liquids
NutsSeeds
Other
140
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • Grease a 20cm round tin with butter and line the base with parchment.
  • Mix the ground almonds, polenta, flour, and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl.
  • Beat the butter until smooth using a mixer, then incorporate the honey and grapefruit zest.
  • Beat in the eggs and the dry ingredients and bake the batter for 30 minutes.
  • Boil the citrus juices and honey until the syrup reaches 105°C.
  • Prick the cooled cake and drizzle with half of the prepared syrup.
  • Peel slices of skin from the grapefruit and orange using a potato peeler.
  • Boil the peel in water for 2 minutes and repeat three times to remove bitterness.
  • Simmer the peel in the remaining syrup for 10 minutes until translucent.
  • Reduce the maple syrup by boiling, let it cool, and mix into the beaten mascarpone.
  • Spread the maple cream over the cake and garnish with the candied peel.