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Gluten Free Lemon Olive Oil Polenta Cake

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This Gluten Free Lemon Olive Oil Polenta Cake is a delightful dessert combining zesty lemon and rich olive oil, perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • Cooking spray or olive oil (for pan)
  • 2 cups (220g) Bob's Red Mill Super-Fine Almond Flour
  • ¾ cup (115g) Bob's Red Mill Medium Grind Cornmeal
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup milk (or dairy-free soy or nut milk)
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup (160g) organic cane sugar (or regular granulated sugar)
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½2 medium lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup (60g) confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
  • Baked lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Whisk together almond flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk eggs, milk, olive oil, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
  • Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, stirring until incorporated.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan with cooking spray and parchment.
  • Transfer batter to the pan and bake for 35-38 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let cool then glaze with confectioner's sugar and lemon juice, if desired.

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Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Parchment paper helps prevent sticking.
Cool the cake completely before glazing for best results.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-38 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 29
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 70