CITRUS CORNMEAL CAKE

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Cornmeal adds a rustic quality to this delicate dessert flavored with citrus and almond. It's sure to be a staple in your recipe collection and also makes a great holiday party hostess gift. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup lemon yogurt
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large egg, room temperature
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Coat a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the yogurt, honey, oil, egg, egg whites and extract until well blended. Combine the flour, cornmeal and baking powder; gradually beat into yogurt mixture until blended. Stir in orange zest., Pour into prepared pan. Arrange oranges over batter; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Khanjaan Khanjaan
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Yum! This cake is so moist and flavorful. The citrus glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Mahbubur Shagor
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover cornmeal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hizbullah Ahmed
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I've tried many cornmeal cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The citrus flavor is perfectly balanced and the cake is moist and fluffy.


Dorcas Cudjoe
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Easy to make and delicious! I love the moist texture and the citrus flavor.


Rokay Mounir
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I was looking for a citrus-flavored cake recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the citrus glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Allan Ikwabi
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This cake is so good! I love the combination of citrus and cornmeal. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Konia Mdhluli
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the citrus glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Lynnette Maridane
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5 stars! This cake is a keeper. I've made it twice now and it's always a hit.


stacy boland
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Delicious and easy to make! I used oranges instead of lemons and it was still great.


FJ LUCAS
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Citrus and cornmeal? I wasn't sure about this combo, but it totally works! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the citrus glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


RH. ARafaT
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Vusumango Dlamini
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I was a bit hesitant to try a cake made with cornmeal, but I'm so glad I did! The citrus flavor really shines through and the texture is moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.