Salted Chocolate Polenta Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm round cake pan with cooking spray.

   Tip: Make sure to grease the pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, whisk together the polenta, milk, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the polenta is smooth and creamy.

   Tip: Be careful not to burn the polenta.

3. 3

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dark chocolate until it is melted and smooth.

   Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly before adding the other ingredients.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.

5. 5

   Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.

   Tip: Make sure the eggs are well incorporated before adding the next one.

6. 6

   Add the melted chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.

7. 7

   Add the flaky salt, unsalted butter, and cocoa powder, and stir until just combined.

   Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

   Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed in the pan.

9. 9

   Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

   Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Once the cake is cool, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky salt.

    Tip: This is the perfect finishing touch for this delicious cake.