“Deliciously Unique: Orange, Almond, and Polenta Cake Recipes to Savor”

Here are three delightful recipes for Orange, Almond, and Polenta Cake, showcasing the unique flavors and textures of these ingredients. Each recipe offers a different approach, ensuring a delicious treat for any occasion.

1. Jamie Oliver’s Orange & Polenta Cake

Ingredients:

• 200g unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 200g demerara sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 200g ground almonds
• 100g coarse polenta
• Zest and juice of 2 oranges
• 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder

Syrup:

• 5 cardamom pods
• 250ml orange juice (from about 3-4 oranges)
• 30ml orange blossom water
• 125g golden caster sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and grease a springform tin.
2. Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, combine ground almonds, polenta, orange zest, orange blossom water, and baking powder; fold this mixture into the batter.
4. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
5. For the syrup, simmer cardamom pods with orange juice, blossom water, and sugar until thickened. Drizzle over the cake before serving
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2. Loving Homemade’s Orange and Almond Polenta Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 oranges (unpeeled)
• 4 eggs (separated)
• 150g caster or coconut sugar
• 100g polenta (coarse or finely ground)
• 100g ground almonds
• Optional: ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
• Topping: Flaked almonds

Instructions:

1. Cook whole oranges in a saucepan with water until soft; chop finely.
2. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) and prepare a cake tin.
3. Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks; separately whisk yolks with sugar until thick.
4. Gently combine mixtures, then fold in chopped oranges, polenta, ground almonds, and xanthan gum if using.
5. Pour into the tin and sprinkle flaked almonds on top before baking.

3. Semla Studio’s Orange, Cardamom, and Almond Cake

Ingredients:

• 3 large oranges
• Seeds from 4 cardamom pods
• 200g caster sugar
• 3 eggs
• ¾ cup olive oil (not extra virgin)
• Baking powder and salt

Instructions:

1. Boil quartered oranges with cardamom seeds for about half an hour.
2. Puree cooled oranges in a food processor.
3. Mix eggs, sugar, and vanilla; gradually add olive oil.
4. Combine dry ingredients; fold into the egg mixture along with lemon juice.
5. Pour over arranged orange slices in a lined cake tin and bake for about 45 minutes.

Summary of Key Ingredients Across Recipes:

These recipes highlight the versatility of orange, almond, and polenta as key ingredients in creating moist, flavorful cakes perfect for any occasion!