Polenta Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist and flavorful polenta pound cake infused with orange peel, served alongside fresh strawberries and whipped rum cream. Its tender crumb and bright citrus notes make it perfect for brunch, dessert, or special gatherings, offering a delightful combination of textures and vibrant flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1 quart strawberries

Instructions

  1. Combine the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; toss to mix.
  2. Prepare the cake batter by creaming butter and sugar, then adding eggs, heavy cream, and orange peel, followed by the dry ingredients.
  3. Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  4. Meanwhile, beat 1 cup heavy or whipping cream to soft peaks, then add confectioners sugar and dark rum, and beat until stiff peaks form.
  5. Slice the cooled cake into wedges and place on dessert plates.
  6. Serve the slices topped with fresh strawberries and a dollop of rum whipped cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

677 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 27.9g 36% DV
Carbs 105.1g 38% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 26.3g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12433.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 371.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 17.3mg 19% DV
Calcium 1548.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.7mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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