Orange and Raspberry Almond and Polenta Cake

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Yields9 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 minsCategory, CuisineCooking MethodDiet, , , Tags, , , ,

A deliciously moist and fruity flourless cake.

 150 g caster sugar
 6 eggs
 300 g frozen raspberries, thawed
 150 g ground almonds
 100 g polenta
 5 drops of food grade orange oil
 1 tsp baking powder

1

Preheat the oven to 150 degrees centigrade (fan-assisted). Grease and line a 20cm diameter springform cake tin.

2

In a food processor combine the sugar and the eggs on medium speed

3

Add in the raspberries and process again on medium speed

4

Add almonds, polenta, orange oil and baking powder and combine on low speed until all ingredients are mixed

5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin

6

Pop into the oven for 70 minutes. After 35 minutes cover the cake with foil.

7

Leave to cool a little before removing from the pan. Sprinkle over icing sugar (optional) and serve with some tinned mandarin segments for decoration (also optional).

4 Comments

  1. Christine Marett on 18th January 2021 at 5:46 pm

    Just wondering where to source orange oil ?

    • Jenny Tschiesche on 25th January 2021 at 9:43 am

      I use the Do Terra brand.

  2. JS on 18th May 2021 at 10:21 am

    Is the polenta supposed to be cooked first?

    • Jenny Tschiesche on 1st June 2021 at 8:34 am

      no you don’t need to cook before using

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