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DESSERTS- CAKES & FROSTINGS:
Rosemary- Polenta Pumpkin Spice
Cake
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Rosemary-
Polenta Pumpkin Spice
Cake |
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Rosemary lends an
intriguing savory flavor to this crusty-topped cake...
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¼
cup |
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minced fresh rosemary |
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2
tsp |
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grated lemon zest |
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2
cups + 1 tsp. |
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powdered sugar, divided |
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1
2/3 cups |
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all-purpose flour |
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½
cup |
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polenta |
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2
tsp |
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baking powder |
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3
tsp |
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ground cinnamon |
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¾
tsp |
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ground allspice |
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¼
tsp |
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salt |
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4
large |
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eggs |
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¾
cup |
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olive oil |
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¾
cup |
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pumpkin purée, canned or homemade |
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2
Tbs |
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demerara or raw sugar |
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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. |
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In a small
bowl, combine the rosemary and zest and mash
with 1 tsp. powdered sugar. Set aside. |
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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. |
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Spread the
batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle with
the demerara sugar. |
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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. |
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Servings: 12 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*This recipe may
also be made into muffins. Line 20 muffin cups with
paper liners, and bake 18 to 20 minutes. |
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Recipe Source |
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Adapted from A Harvest of Pumpkins and Squash
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Ratings:
***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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