POLENTA GRAPE CAKE

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A rustic polenta cake is studded with red grapes and rosemary.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more, room temperature, for baking pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking polenta
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
2 cups red seedless grapes
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons sanding sugar or granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang; butter parchment.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium. Simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until butter turns golden brown and nutty-smelling, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; let cool completely. Meanwhile, whisk together flour, polenta, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat cooled butter, granulated sugar, and honey on medium-high speed until mixture resembles a sandy paste, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Reduce speed to low and beat in flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk, just until combined (do not overmix). Fold in 1 cup grapes.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing top. Bake 15 minutes. Scatter remaining 1 cup grapes, rosemary, and sanding sugar over top. Bake until golden and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes; remove cake using parchment and let cool completely on rack. Serve warm or room temperature.

Colm Tonge
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This cake is a keeper!


Aagha khan Memon
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I would definitely make this cake again.


Md.Arafat Rahman Samir
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Nepali Nice Dhading
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I've made this cake several times, and it's always a hit at parties.


Akash Magar
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This cake is a great way to get your kids to eat polenta.


Richard Ariwonyang
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I'm not sure I understand the appeal of polenta cake. It's just not my thing.


Ahmad Bn ahmad
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Kamal Majhi
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I've never had polenta cake before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This cake is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden crust.


Nathan Beardslee
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


forbes126
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but I really enjoyed this cake. The grapes add a nice sweetness and brightness to the flavor.


BB BB
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover polenta.


Rhames Dominick
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I love the combination of polenta and grapes in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.


Mbogo
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This cake is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it travels well.


Prosty
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit dry and crumbly.


Favour Friday
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Ratan Hossain
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I've made this polenta grape cake several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always so delicious.


Renee Clark
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This polenta grape cake was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, with a slightly crispy crust and a gooey center. The grapes added a touch of sweetness and tartness, and the pol