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Rosemary- Polenta Pumpkin Spice
Cake

 

Rosemary- Polenta Pumpkin Spice
Cake

 

Rosemary lends an intriguing savory flavor to this crusty-topped cake...
 

¼ cup 

 

minced fresh rosemary

 

2 tsp 

 

grated lemon zest

 

2 cups + 1 tsp. 

 

powdered sugar, divided

 

1 2/3 cups 

 

all-purpose flour

 

½ cup 

 

polenta

 

2 tsp 

 

baking powder

 

3 tsp 

 

ground cinnamon

 

¾ tsp 

 

ground allspice

 

¼ tsp 

 

salt

 

4 large 

 

eggs

 

¾ cup 

 

olive oil

 

¾ cup 

 

pumpkin purée, canned or homemade

 

2 Tbs 

 

demerara or raw sugar

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and butter the sides of the pan.

2

In a small bowl, combine the rosemary and zest and mash with 1 tsp. powdered sugar. Set aside.

3

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, flour, polenta, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Add the eggs and the rosemary mixture. Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat until blended. Slowly pour in the oil, beating until smooth. Add the pumpkin and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes longer.

4

Spread the batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar.

5

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40- 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly, then remove the sides of the springform pan. Serve warm or at room temperature for up to 2 days, or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month.

 

Servings: 12

 

 Cooking Tips

*This recipe may also be made into muffins. Line 20 muffin cups with paper liners, and bake 18 to 20 minutes.

 

 Recipe Source

Adapted from A Harvest of Pumpkins and Squash


 

 

 

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Hey, This One's a Keeper!- would make it again.  "This is an awesome cookbook- many great fall recipes.  The cake was light and delicious with just a bit of crunch within from the polenta.  We all enjoyed."
                
-San Diego, CA

                        

 
 

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