Cornmeal adds a rustic quality to this delicate dessert flavored with citrus and almond. It makes a great holiday party hostess gift and is sure to be a staple in your recipe collection. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Citrus Cornmeal Cake
Citrus Cornmeal Cake
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemon yogurt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large egg white, 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
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat yogurt, honey, oil, egg, egg whites and extract until well blended. Combine flour, cornmeal and baking powder; gradually beat into yogurt mixture until blended. Stir in orange zest.
- Coat a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray; pour batter in pan. Arrange oranges over batter; sprinkle with almonds. Bake 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.
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