Recipe: Orange polenta pudding cake

Lazy evenings at the cottage require a light after thats easy to assemble but doesnt skimp on tastethe kind of treat that keeps the fork in your hand, reaching for just one more bite. This juicy cake fitsthe bill. In fact, its a dessert thats so fresh and good youll want it for a lazy cottage breakfast, too.

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided3 eggs1 cup freshly squeezedorange juice, divided1/4 cup Greek yogurt1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest1 cup instant polenta1cup almond meal1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp kosher salt2 small oranges1/4 cup orange liqueur, such

as Grand Marnier

Directions

1 Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and 1 cup of the sugar onmedium speed until light and fluffy.

2 Add the eggs, one at a time; continue beating, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl.

3 Turn the mixer to low speed and add 1/2cup of the orange juice, the yogurt and zest;beat until thoroughly combined.

4 In a medium bowl, whisk together theinstant polenta, almond meal, bakingpowder and salt.

5 Fold the dry ingredients into the wetingredients until fully incorporated.

6 Scrape the batter into a greased 10"round springform pan.

7 Preheat the oven to 350F. Using a sharp knife, cut the peel from the oranges and slice the fleshcrosswise into thin rounds; arrange the slices on top of the cake batter.

8 Bake until the edges of the cake are golden brown and the centre is lightly puffed but still denseand pudding-like to the touch, about 30 to 40 minutes.

9 Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the orange liqueur, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cuporange juice to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

10 Spoon the syrup over the warm cake before removing the cake from the pan. Let cool slightlybefore serving.

Serves: 8 to 10

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