Citrus Cornmeal Cake

Name: Citrus Cornmeal Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jan. 08, 2023

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 piece: 240 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Citrus Cornmeal Cake

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