
White Chocolate Polenta Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This White Chocolate Polenta Cake is one of my favorite quick weeknight desserts because it comes together in just 45 minutes start to finish. The polenta gives it the most wonderful grainy texture that feels rustic and homey, while the white chocolate melts into pockets of sweetness throughout. What I love most is that polenta is naturally gluten free and packed with complex carbohydrates, making this cake feel a bit more wholesome than your average dessert. Plus, you probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already, so there's no special shopping trip needed. Trust me, this one will become a regular in your baking rotation.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gpolenta
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2 nulleggs
- 120 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 200 gwhite chocolate chips
- 6 gsalt
- 6 gbaking powder
- 120 mlalmond milk
- 1 nullvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, polenta, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 5
Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Use white chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- 6
Fold the melted white chocolate into the cake batter until well combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake, the cake should be moist and tender.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before serving.
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