Jul 14 2026
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Polenta Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

Make Polenta Cake Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the polenta, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Baking

  1. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

  2. 5

    Add Optional Ingredients

    If using, fold in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs until evenly distributed.

  3. 6

    Pour into Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  4. 7

    Bake the Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooling and Serving

  1. 8

    Cool the Cake

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your polenta cake!

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